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European chafer: Tips for your lawn

Published on May 12, 2017
Tips and tricks on managing European chafer on your lawn.
2008 Bentgrass Cultivar Selection for Putting Greens

Published on June 8, 2015
Smart watering for lawns: Don’t let the lawn squeeze you dry

Published on May 10, 2016
One of the areas in the home landscape that can use a tremendous amount of water is the lawn.
Chinch bug: Tips for your lawn

Published on April 14, 2017
Advice on dealing with chinch bug on your lawn.
Cultivation of Lawns (E0003TURF)

Published on May 28, 2015
Soil compaction, soil layering and excessive thatch buildup are common problems on home lawns in Michigan.
Black Cutworms (E0026TURF)

Published on June 8, 2015
2005 MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

Published on May 29, 2015
Smart Gardening: Smart lawn alternatives to protect pollinators

Published on April 5, 2016
Create pollinator-friendly lawns that are inviting to bees and other pollinators.
Low maintenance lawns in the Midwest

Published on May 12, 2016
If you’d like to lower the maintenance needs of your lawn, there are several factors to consider.
MSU Turf Weeds ID & Control

Published on December 16, 2013
Easily learn key identification characteristics of common and not-so-common turfgrass weeds found in lawns, golf courses, athletic fields and sod farms in Michigan and the Midwest.
MSU Turf Insects

Published on May 6, 2015
2007 MSU Turfgrass Research Projects

Published on May 29, 2015
Shady lawn alternatives

Published on May 12, 2016
Smart Gardening tip sheet on shady lawn alternatives.
GDDTracker 4.0

Published on May 6, 2015
Smart lawn care to protect pollinators

Published on January 25, 2017
Whether you choose weed-free or a more relaxed approach to your lawn, here are some practices that will keep it bee-friendly.
2009 MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

Published on May 29, 2015
Michigan Fresh: Summer Lawn Care (E3180)

Published on January 26, 2015
Lawn and turf care includes more than mowing and watering.
Purchasing Quality Turfgrass Seed: Read the Label (E0014TURF)

Published on May 28, 2015
Purchasing quality turfgrass seed for reestablishing lawns or establishing new lawns is critical to the future success of the lawn. Several key words often seen on bags of lawn seed are common indicators of what turfgrass species the bag contains.
Controlling Grubs in Lawns and Turfgrass Video

Published on May 23, 2016
Learn how to control grubs by mowing at the proper height, using the right amount of fertilizer and watering you lawn.
Mowing Lawn Turf (E0013TURF)

Published on June 8, 2015
Mowing is the most basic practice for maintaining lawn turf. Mowing performed at the correct height and frequency is essential to the health and density of the stand. Removing leaf tips induces plants to form new sprouts, increasing stand density.