News

Keep garden soils moist during a drought

Published on June 30, 2016
Prevent drought stress in your garden and landscape by checking soil moisture.
The spread of non-native invasive forest pests pose difficult problems once established in Michigan

Published on June 14, 2016
Forest pests could create serious problems if Michiganders aren’t vigilant.
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.