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Scholarship application opens soon for MSU Extension’s Foundations of Gardening course

Published on May 6, 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.
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?
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?