News
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Controlling mossy stonecrop in lawns
Published on June 9, 2016
Mossy stonecrop, commonly called Sedum, can be a difficult weed to remove from lawns. -
Five tips to manage lawns for water quality
Published on May 26, 2016
Lawn area makes up a large part of the land surface in communities. Proper maintenance and management of these areas can protect water quality. -
Seedheads, hawkweed and slime mold in lawns
Published on May 19, 2016
Now is when seedheads push through turfgrass, orange and yellow hawkweed flowers and slime mold covers turf blades. -
Will grass grow in my shady lawn?
Published on April 28, 2016
Grasses need eight or more hours of full sunlight a day. If you’re struggling to grow grass even after water and fertilizing, a shady lawn may be the problem. -
Springtime animal damage in your landscape
Published on April 14, 2016
Recognize who is causing damage to your yard and landscape during spring and how to prevent it. -
Lawn tips to save you money
Published on April 8, 2016
Five tips for maintaining a lawn while doing less and hopefully saving some cash. -
Caution: Moles at work
Published on December 2, 2015
Mole damage can appear differently, but it’s the same guys digging. -
Grub damage to lawns is being reported now in drought-stricken parts of Michigan
Published on November 2, 2015
White grub damage is being reported now because drought conditions in some areas have weakened and thinned turf root systems, making lawns much more susceptible to grub-feeding injury. Insecticide treatments may or may not be effective at this time. -
Master Gardeners help spread Smart Gardening message to Michigan residents
Published on July 15, 2015
Three Upper Peninsula Master Gardener trainees completed the Smart Gardening outreach training and are spreading the environmentally friendly soils, plants, lawns and vegetables message. -
White clover exploding in lawns
Published on June 26, 2015
White clover is one tough weed to control and seems to be invading lawns and turfgrass everywhere this summer.