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Understanding Roundup products

Published on April 18, 2017
Not every Roundup is the same. Read the label and follow directions to ensure you’re picking the correct product for your intended use.
What’s the difference between Roundup and Roundup For Lawns?

Published on March 31, 2017
These two different products are good examples of why understanding the difference between product names and herbicide active ingredients is critical.
Smart lawn alternatives to protect pollinators

Published on February 10, 2017
Create pollinator-friendly lawns that are inviting to bees and other pollinators.
Smart lawn care to protect pollinators

Published on January 25, 2017
Whether you choose weed-free or a more relaxed approach to your lawn, here are some practices that will keep it bee-friendly.
Don’t sweep your leaves to the curb! Mulch them back into your lawn or garden

Published on November 7, 2016
Mulching leaves back into your lawn will provide a natural source of nutrients that will improve the growth of your lawn.
Controlling broadleaf weeds in the lawn is best done in October

Published on October 6, 2016
Fall is the ideal time for controlling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy, dandelion and white clover.
Turfgrass pests: Sod webworms, bluegrass billbugs and grubs on the horizon

Published on August 17, 2016
Insect damage from sod webworms, bluegrass billbugs or grubs may be the reason some parts of your lawn didn’t green-up after recent rains.
Sticky situation for homeowners in northern Michigan

Published on August 12, 2016
Abundant Lecanium scale populations result in sticky sap, coating everything in the yard.
Water conservation will offset summer drought costs

Published on August 10, 2016
Temperatures are not the only thing high during this hot and dry summer. Water bills are skyrocketing as homeowners try to maintain their outdoor plants and lawns.
Keep garden soils moist during a drought

Published on June 30, 2016
Prevent drought stress in your garden and landscape by checking soil moisture.