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Microdochium patch (pink snow mold) of home lawns and golf courses

Published on April 17, 2026
Microdochium patch, commonly known as pink snow mold, is a common low-temperature disease of turfgrass in Michigan.
Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

Published on April 16, 2026
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.
Will my turf recover from recent flooding?

Published on April 16, 2026
Recent rainfall events caused flooding on golf courses, lawns and other turf areas. Depending on how long the turf was submerged and whether soil deposition occurred will determine whether turf survives.
Tips for reseeding lawns in spring

Published on April 9, 2026
Lawns that may have been damaged by snow mold, salt damage, grubs or other maladies from winter and last summer may require reseeding this spring.
Timing crabgrass preemergence applications in spring

Published on March 31, 2026
When is the correct time to apply crabgrass preemergence herbicides in the spring?
Adding native plants to your garden

Published on March 23, 2026
Native plants have several characteristics that make them appealing as garden and landscape plants.
What can I do about sandhill cranes in my yard and garden?

Published on February 19, 2026
Understanding their history and diet is a great first step.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on February 10, 2026
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Danielle Schrock joins Michigan State University Extension consumer horticulture team in central Michigan

Published on December 15, 2025
Counties in northern central Michigan welcome Danielle Schrock to work with Extension Master Gardeners, home gardeners and other partners across the state.
Invasive jumping worms: Background, identification and control

Published on October 21, 2025
Take action now to protect your garden and slow the spread of these invasive pests.