MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Understanding Roundup products

  Published on April 18, 2017
  Not every Roundup is the same. Read the label and follow directions to ensure you’re picking the correct product for your intended use.

• What’s the difference between Roundup and Roundup For Lawns?

  Published on March 31, 2017
  These two different products are good examples of why understanding the difference between product names and herbicide active ingredients is critical.

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  Smart lawn alternatives to protect pollinators

  Published on February 10, 2017
  Create pollinator-friendly lawns that are inviting to bees and other pollinators.

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  Don’t sweep your leaves to the curb! Mulch them back into your lawn or garden

  Published on November 7, 2016
  Mulching leaves back into your lawn will provide a natural source of nutrients that will improve the growth of your lawn.

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  Controlling broadleaf weeds in the lawn is best done in October

  Published on October 6, 2016
  Fall is the ideal time for controlling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy, dandelion and white clover.

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  Turfgrass pests: Sod webworms, bluegrass billbugs and grubs on the horizon

  Published on August 17, 2016
  Insect damage from sod webworms, bluegrass billbugs or grubs may be the reason some parts of your lawn didn’t green-up after recent rains.

• Sticky situation for homeowners in northern Michigan

  Published on August 12, 2016
  Abundant Lecanium scale populations result in sticky sap, coating everything in the yard.

• Water conservation will offset summer drought costs

  Published on August 10, 2016
  Temperatures are not the only thing high during this hot and dry summer. Water bills are skyrocketing as homeowners try to maintain their outdoor plants and lawns.

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  Keep garden soils moist during a drought

  Published on June 30, 2016
  Prevent drought stress in your garden and landscape by checking soil moisture.

• The spread of non-native invasive forest pests pose difficult problems once established in Michigan

  Published on June 14, 2016
  Forest pests could create serious problems if Michiganders aren’t vigilant.

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  Controlling mossy stonecrop in lawns

  Published on June 9, 2016
  Mossy stonecrop, commonly called Sedum, can be a difficult weed to remove from lawns.

• Five tips to manage lawns for water quality

  Published on May 26, 2016
  Lawn area makes up a large part of the land surface in communities. Proper maintenance and management of these areas can protect water quality.

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  Seedheads, hawkweed and slime mold in lawns

  Published on May 19, 2016
  Now is when seedheads push through turfgrass, orange and yellow hawkweed flowers and slime mold covers turf blades.

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  Will grass grow in my shady lawn?

  Published on April 28, 2016
  Grasses need eight or more hours of full sunlight a day. If you’re struggling to grow grass even after water and fertilizing, a shady lawn may be the problem.

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  Springtime animal damage in your landscape

  Published on April 14, 2016
  Recognize who is causing damage to your yard and landscape during spring and how to prevent it.

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  Lawn tips to save you money

  Published on April 8, 2016
  Five tips for maintaining a lawn while doing less and hopefully saving some cash.

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  Caution: Moles at work

  Published on December 2, 2015
  Mole damage can appear differently, but it’s the same guys digging.

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  Grub damage to lawns is being reported now in drought-stricken parts of Michigan

  Published on November 2, 2015
  White grub damage is being reported now because drought conditions in some areas have weakened and thinned turf root systems, making lawns much more susceptible to grub-feeding injury. Insecticide treatments may or may not be effective at this time.

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  Master Gardeners help spread Smart Gardening message to Michigan residents

  Published on July 15, 2015
  Three Upper Peninsula Master Gardener trainees completed the Smart Gardening outreach training and are spreading the environmentally friendly soils, plants, lawns and vegetables message.

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  White clover exploding in lawns

  Published on June 26, 2015
  White clover is one tough weed to control and seems to be invading lawns and turfgrass everywhere this summer.