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Microdochium patch (pink snow mold) of home lawns and golf courses

Published on April 17, 2026
Microdochium patch, commonly known as pink snow mold, is a common low-temperature disease of turfgrass in Michigan.
Farmers and motorists can work together to prevent traffic collisions involving farm equipment

Published on April 17, 2026
Motorists and farmers can use these practical recommendations to avoid traffic collisions involving farm equipment.
Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

Published on April 16, 2026
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.
Will my turf recover from recent flooding?

Published on April 16, 2026
Recent rainfall events caused flooding on golf courses, lawns and other turf areas. Depending on how long the turf was submerged and whether soil deposition occurred will determine whether turf survives.
Carpenter ants nesting in trees and homes

Published on April 13, 2026
Carpenter ants in trees and houses are an indicator of a moisture and decay problem. Locating the problem gives you the opportunity to act.
Tips for reseeding lawns in spring

Published on April 9, 2026
Lawns that may have been damaged by snow mold, salt damage, grubs or other maladies from winter and last summer may require reseeding this spring.
New Michigan gardening calendar resources support home gardeners statewide

Published on April 6, 2026
Region‑specific gardening calendars help Michigan gardeners schedule planting dates using local frost timing and soil temperature guidance.
Timing crabgrass preemergence applications in spring

Published on March 31, 2026
When is the correct time to apply crabgrass preemergence herbicides in the spring?
In-season crop rotation: Boosting garden health with cover crops

Published on March 23, 2026
Crop rotation is a time-tested gardening method that helps reduce pests, improve soil health and increase yields.
Adding native plants to your garden

Published on March 23, 2026
Native plants have several characteristics that make them appealing as garden and landscape plants.