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Use rye this fall to put your garden to bed for the winter
Published on October 22, 2012
Rye as a cover crop has numerous benefits for overwintering your garden. -
Late season lawn seeding
Published on September 24, 2012
Lawns may have taken a beating from the summer drought, but it’s not too late for a little first aid for the grass blades. -
Failure to water-in insecticides after application may result in poor grub control
Published on September 21, 2012
Lawn care company asks question about lack of grub control at some sites. Failure to water-in insecticides may be the problem. -
Timing for fall fertilization and rust on turf
Published on September 7, 2012
Following a stressful summer, lawns will benefit from a timely fertilizer application in the fall and may help turfgrass out-grow rust infestations. -
Turfgrass establishment following a hot, dry summer
Published on August 22, 2012
Following the summer of 2012, many turfgrass areas and lawns may need to be over-seeded to fill in damaged or dead areas. -
What is evapotranspiration and why it matters
Published on July 25, 2012
Under drought conditions, plants may not be able to extract water fast enough to keep up with evapotranspiration. -
Cicada killer wasps are no cause for concern
Published on July 13, 2012
Despite their large size and fierce appearance, it is easy to get along with cicada killers. -
Does a dormant lawn need to be treated for grubs?
Published on July 12, 2012
Home lawns are the most susceptible to grub damage under dry conditions. If you have seen turf damage caused by grubs in the last two years, plan on applying an insecticide for grubs before August 1. -
Tough time for trees: Heat, drought, and storms take their toll
Published on July 9, 2012
Our record-breaking heat wave coupled with widespread severe thunderstorms made this a rough week for trees in Lower Michigan and surrounding areas. -
Proper fertilization: Take key step with square footage calculator
Published on July 5, 2012
Online calculator conveniently determines the exact area of lawn or garden, saving you money and protecting the environment from over-fertilization.