News

How to choose and when to apply grub control products for your lawn

Published on May 22, 2020
Not all the grub control products on store shelves will be effective this spring. Here’s how to choose and use the right one for your lawn.
Lesser celandine: An attractive spring weed that spreads with a vengeance

Published on May 7, 2020
Also known as fig buttercup, lesser celandine forms dense mats that outcompete shady turf and spring ephemerals.
Hairy bittercress: A weed to watch out for

Published on May 4, 2020
Hairy bittercress is an annual weed that can spread quickly.
Preemergence herbicide applications continue and broadleaf weeds are flowering in lawns

Published on May 1, 2020
Cool temperatures help in extending the time crabgrass preemergence applications can be effective and numerous broadleaf weeds are starting to flower in turf.
How do I get a soil test kit when offices are closed?

Published on April 23, 2020
Online home lawn and garden soil test kits are still available through Michigan State University Extension.
Cold temperatures extend application timing for crabgrass preemergence herbicides

Published on April 16, 2020
Cold soil temperatures should extend timing for crabgrass preemergence herbicide applications.
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.