News

Reduced maintenance on athletic fields and lawns due to novel coronavirus

Published on March 30, 2020
Turfgrass management considerations for athletic fields and home lawns during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.
MSU Extension’s Lawn and Garden Hotline continues to assist callers

Published on October 15, 2019
Available now Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST, statewide responder teams answer calls.
Tips for seeding lawns in September

Published on September 12, 2019
September is the ideal time for seeding turfgrass in Michigan.
September fertilization and rust on turf

Published on September 12, 2019
Stretches of dry and hot weather this summer resulted in some lawns being stressed and slow to recover. Fertilizer applications in September will ensure the turf maintains density and competes with pests such as weeds and rust.
Got weeds? Remove them before they set seed.

Published on September 11, 2019
Ways to conquer those unwanted or unknown plants from invading your gardens or yards
How to protect pollinators in urban landscapes and gardens

Published on July 11, 2019
A new 2019 update is now available for the most complete guide to protecting pollinators while gardening, growing flowers or managing trees, shrubs or turfgrass in urban areas.
Pesky broadleaf weeds flowering in turf

Published on June 27, 2019
White clover, black medic and oxalis are all flowering in lawns and other turf now.
Pinkish-red strands in grass could be red thread

Published on June 26, 2019
Red thread is often associated with under-fertilized turf and one of the simplest recommendations to alleviate disease pressure is to fertilize.
Got lawn and garden questions? Contact MSU Extension’s free hotline.

Published on May 16, 2019
MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture staff and specially trained Extension Master Gardeners are available during the day, Monday through Friday to assist with your gardening questions.
To bag or not to bag?

Published on October 31, 2018
If you start early, you can avoid all the work and time of raking, bagging and hauling leaves from your lawn.