Ready for an attractive, healthy and smart lawn? View the resources below to help get you started.
Smart Gardening: Leaf Mulching
Video on mulching leaves into turf
Smart Gardening: Controlling Grubs
Learn how to mow your lawn, how to fertilize and how much to water your lawn to control grubs.
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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.