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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.
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.
Caution: Moles at work

Published on December 2, 2015
Mole damage can appear differently, but it’s the same guys digging.
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.
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.
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.
It’s not too late to mulch fallen leaves into lawns

Published on November 17, 2014
Keep mulching your leaves through the season – don’t bag ‘em! Michigan State University research shows it’s great for your lawn.
The secret to good lawns is good soil

Published on July 25, 2013
Many home lawns face challenges that can’t be solved with fertilizer or pesticide applications. Often you have to look deeper to find the solution.
Tips for seeding your lawn during summer

Published on July 11, 2013
Summer conditions make it difficult to establish new grass in lawns. Here are some tips if you can’t wait for fall.
Will your lawn be attacked by grubs this year?

Published on July 8, 2013
Smart gardeners check for beetles now to predict whether grubs are a problem.