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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. -
Is my lawn dead?
Published on August 14, 2018
July was hot and dry and unirrigated lawns were dormant. Following recent rains, many are wondering whether or not their lawns are dead and need reseeding. -
Wet spring conditions create challenging turfgrass conditions
Published on May 24, 2018
Warm temperatures and excessive rainfall have turfgrass growth surging. -
Tips for reseeding lawns in spring
Published on April 20, 2018
Spots of your lawn may need reseeding this spring. -
Hot, dry weather impacts fall turfgrass management
Published on October 3, 2017
Weed, disease and insect control and fertilizer applications are all being affected by the hot, dry weather in September.
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