News

Sticky situation for homeowners in northern Michigan

Published on August 12, 2016
Abundant Lecanium scale populations result in sticky sap, coating everything in the yard.
Water conservation will offset summer drought costs

Published on August 10, 2016
Temperatures are not the only thing high during this hot and dry summer. Water bills are skyrocketing as homeowners try to maintain their outdoor plants and lawns.
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.