MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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• 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.

• Insect pests now appearing in turf

  Published on June 28, 2012
  A lot of webworm moths are being observed now, but it may be chinch bugs that are damaging home lawns. Japanese beetles are out as well, and they are hungry.

• White clover and black medic infesting turf

  Published on May 17, 2012
  White clover and black medic are both currently flowering in lawns and other turf.

• Fungi in lawns getting interesting

  Published on May 10, 2012
  The rainfall over the last couple of weeks has resulted in some interesting sightings in lawns.