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Protect Michigan water resources and grow healthy lawns with "Go Green" tip sheet
Published on May 3, 2012
Updated lawn care tip sheet reflects recent changes to the Michigan Fertilizer Law regarding lawn fertilizer and its application. -
Freeze injury on turf
Published on April 11, 2012
Yes, your lawn can freeze. Recent low nighttime temperatures below 30°F have resulted in freeze injury on turf. -
Do your part to protect water quality
Published on February 21, 2012
Become a riparian steward by taking simple steps to manage shoreline property. -
Shopping for the gardener on your list
Published on November 16, 2011
Unsure what to get the gardener in your life this holiday season? We polled MSU Extension educators to learn what’s on their wish list (and perhaps on yours, too). -
Cool season turfgrasses in upper Midwest lawns benefit from dormant fertilization
Published on November 8, 2011
Applying a winterizer fertilizer this time of year will help rebuild turf by providing the nutrients needed to build up the root system and leave you with a healthier, thicker lawn in the spring. -
Raise your mower height to 3.5 inches to help grass withstand grub damage
Published on October 10, 2011
Mowing turf to 3.5 inches will help it develop a larger root mass that can recover from grub damage with less pesticide use. -
Tough plants for tough places: Grasses
Published on August 29, 2011
Grasses are the ultimate tough plant for the ultimate tough place – Michigan. -
Diagnosing chinch bug problems in home lawns
Published on August 26, 2011
Most of the damage is over with for this year, but it’s not too late to check for chinch bug damage and spot-spray infested areas. -
Late summer tips for gardeners
Published on August 16, 2011
Late summer offers a host of rewarding gardening work that produces both beauty and bounty. -
Impacts of summer weather on landscape plants
Published on July 22, 2011
The hot and dry summer weeks can severely stress our trees, shrubs and lawns, but homeowners can easily protect.
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