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Managing lawn diseases

Published on May 26, 2026
Why fungicides aren’t always the answer.
Holly Hooper joins MSU Extension consumer horticulture team for southwest Michigan

Published on May 26, 2026
Learn about the newest MSU Extension consumer horticulture educator in southwest Michigan.
Boxwood leafminer: A hidden pest in plain sight

Published on May 26, 2026
Springtime reveals damage from a boxwood pest that was active last summer.
Scholarship application now open for MSU Extension’s Foundations of Gardening course

Published on May 20, 2026
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. Learn how to be a great gardener from Michigan State University Extension experts.
May is Oak Wilt Awareness Month

Published on May 18, 2026
This campaign raises awareness about oak wilt prevention guidelines: avoid wounding trees between April 15-July 15, seal accidental wounds, do not move firewood, and take prompt action to control outbreaks.
Canada thistle, how to kick this creep out of your landscape

Published on May 13, 2026
Canada thistle is a challenging weed to manage. Learning more about its biology and the control options available can help.
2026 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on May 13, 2026
Herbicide resistance screening is conducted by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics every year. In 2025, there was a rise in waterhemp submissions.
New eastern tent caterpillar video from MSU Extension

Published on May 8, 2026
Learn how to stop the tents before they start.
How to choose and when to apply grub control products for your lawn

Published on May 4, 2026
Not all the grub control products on store shelves will be effective at all times in the season. Here’s how to find an appropriate grub management strategy for your lawn.
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

Published on May 4, 2026
2026 update: three AI platforms added! Plant identification apps for smartphones have seen significant improvements over the past several years. Now AI offers to take a photo and get an instant identification, but are they reliable?