MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

News

• Quackgrass now appearing in turf

  Published on May 2, 2013
  Quackgrass infestations in lawns and other turf areas stand out this time of year due to accelerated top growth.

• Tick season is getting under way

  Published on May 2, 2013
  Ticks are just plain nasty and they are out right now looking for a meal.

• Watch for European crane fly damage in Grand Rapids, Mich., and Detroit area

  Published on May 2, 2013
  Watch for European crane fly damage to lawns and golf courses in May. To be better prepared, here are pictures of European crane fly larvae, adults and turf damage.

• Soil test kits for sale at Detroit Eastern Market

  Published on May 1, 2013
  Smart gardeners test their soil to maximize green space beauty.

• Smart gardeners replace worn out turf with thrifty ground covers

  Published on April 30, 2013
  Reduce overall maintenance and headaches that come with seasonal lawn die-out by planting low maintenance ground covers.

• Stop pruning oak trees now to avoid oak wilt

  Published on April 30, 2013
  Stop the saws! Smart gardeners should not prune oak trees past April 1 to ensure their trees don’t succumb to oak wilt disease. Avoid pruning until November.

• Apps for urban agriculture and market gardens

  Published on April 27, 2013
  Technology can help the urban grower manage their market gardens

• Trees and flooding FAQs

  Published on April 25, 2013
  Spring flooding is not uncommon in Michigan. Here are some ways to minimize the impacts of flooding on trees.

• Dead patches in lawns or golf course roughs may be from grubs

  Published on April 25, 2013
  Watch for dead patches in lawns that grow larger over the next three weeks. Learn how to prevent grub and skunk problems in the future.

• Boxelder bugs: A real nuisance during spring

  Published on April 12, 2013
  Tips in controlling and managing boxelder bugs, a harmless yet bothersome pest found around the home and landscape.