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How to choose and when to apply grub control products for your lawn

Preemergence herbicide applications continue and broadleaf weeds are flowering in lawns

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  • Lawn turf update – May 11, 2022

    Published on May 11, 2022
    Lawns have been slow growing this spring with the unusually cold and wet conditions, but the recent warmup has lawns and weeds springing to life.

  • Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

    Published on April 13, 2022
    Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.

  • Fall armyworm egg masses hatching now could bring new turf damage soon

    Published on September 24, 2021
    A fall armyworm outbreak is now causing damage to lawns, golf courses and other turfgrass in some places in Michigan.

  • Maintaining a grasses and sedges garden

    Published on September 13, 2021
    Keeping your turf alternative garden alive for the next season.

  • Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?

    Published on May 14, 2021
    While water gardens add beauty to backyards, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with aquatic invasive species and to prevent escape.

  • What are those dead grass tips in my lawn?

    Published on May 14, 2021
    Some turfgrass was injured as a result of freezing temperatures last week, but the injury is only temporary.

  • Starting a grasses and sedges garden

    Published on January 25, 2021
    An alternative to turf lawns for the home gardener.

  • MSU hosts virtual turfgrass field day

    Published on September 3, 2020
    MSU Extension and MSU AgBioResearch hosted a virtual turfgrass field day Wednesday, Sept. 23. The event was split into two sessions, focusing on lawn care and athletic fields, then golf turf.

  • How much water does your lawn irrigation system apply?

    Published on July 8, 2020
    As dry conditions persist, knowing how much water your irrigation system applies is critical for maintaining healthy turf.

  • Lawn irrigation tips

    Published on July 8, 2020
    Light, frequent irrigation during this hot, dry weather will help your lawn survive and thrive.

  • Helping your turf during dry and hot weather

    Published on July 7, 2020
    Throughout much of Michigan, lawns are under stress from high temperatures and lack of rainfall.

  • Warm, dry weather causes heat tracking in lawns

    Published on June 26, 2020
    Mowers and other repetitive movement can leave tracks on lawns during hot, dry weather.

  • Top five questions on the MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline this spring

    Published on June 12, 2020
    Check out the top five hot topics to get your quick answer to what might be happening in your yard or garden.

  • Yellow and orange hawkweed flowering in turf

    Published on May 28, 2020
    Often confused for dandelions, hawkweed is now flowering in lawns.

  • Lawns are growing quickly and seedheads are appearing

    Published on May 28, 2020
    Warm temperatures and abundant precipitation have resulted in rapid turf growth and seedheads are now appearing in lawns.

  • How to choose and when to apply grub control products for your lawn

    Published on May 22, 2020
    Not all the grub control products on store shelves will be effective this spring. Here’s how to choose and use the right one for your lawn.

  • Lesser celandine: An attractive spring weed that spreads with a vengeance

    Published on May 7, 2020
    Also known as fig buttercup, lesser celandine forms dense mats that outcompete shady turf and spring ephemerals.

  • Hairy bittercress: A weed to watch out for

    Published on May 4, 2020
    Hairy bittercress is an annual weed that can spread quickly.

  • Preemergence herbicide applications continue and broadleaf weeds are flowering in lawns

    Published on May 1, 2020
    Cool temperatures help in extending the time crabgrass preemergence applications can be effective and numerous broadleaf weeds are starting to flower in turf.

  • How do I get a soil test kit when offices are closed?

    Published on April 23, 2020
    Online home lawn and garden soil test kits are still available through Michigan State University Extension.

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