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  Home Lawns

  Welcome to Michigan State University's website featuring our news, recommendations and resources for home lawns.

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• Proper fertilization: Take key step with square footage calculator

  Published on July 5, 2012
  Online calculator conveniently determines the exact area of lawn or garden, saving you money and protecting the environment from over-fertilization.

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  Evenings in the Garden spring 2017 series

  Published on April 6, 2017
  MSU Tollgate Farm is rolling out new Evenings in the Garden spring series starting April 15, 2017.

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  Beautiful gardens are also resource-responsible

  Published on February 14, 2018
  Learn earth-friendly and resource-responsible techniques that’ll make your garden shine at the 2018 Grand Rapids Smart Gardening Conference on March 3.

• Pest mosquitoes love standing water and warm weather

  Published on May 1, 2017
  Managing standing water near your home and business can help control mosquitoes that transmit disease. Keeping your lawn cut can reduce tick populations.

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  Grow your gardening knowledge in the Escanaba Master Gardener Program

  Published on July 21, 2016
  Register now for the Master Gardener Program in Escanaba, Michigan, starting Aug. 25, 2016. Online registration is required by Aug. 11, limited and partial scholarship application are required by July 29.

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  Visit the Smart Gardening booth at the 2017 Lansing Home and Garden Show

  Published on March 15, 2017
  Welcome spring and receive great Smart Gardening tips to save you time and money at the Lansing Home and Garden Show, March 16-19, 2017.

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  Debunking garden myths and mulch are popular topics at 2017 Smart Gardening Conference

  Published on February 7, 2017
  Nationally-known horticulturist and author Linda Chalker-Scott will get to the truth about common gardening myths at March 4 conference in Grand Rapids.

• Use rye this fall to put your garden to bed for the winter

  Published on October 22, 2012
  Rye as a cover crop has numerous benefits for overwintering your garden.

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  European crane flies observed around lawns and homes in southern Michigan

  Published on May 22, 2017
  European crane fly adults have been observed during the last three to four weeks. Here are some tips to prevent turf damage.

• 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.

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  Healthy lawns are more resilient to grubs, drought and other stressors

  Published on May 24, 2017
  Use these Smart Gardening practices to have a healthy lawn that is more resilient to potential turf problems.

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  Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?

  Published on July 8, 2016
  While water gardens add beauty to backyards, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with aquatic invasive species and to prevent escape.

• Late season lawn seeding

  Published on September 24, 2012
  Lawns may have taken a beating from the summer drought, but it’s not too late for a little first aid for the grass blades.

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  Smart soils: What you can do to reduce phosphorus

  Published on February 22, 2013
  Phosphorus helps vegetable plants and flowers produce blooms and fruit abundantly.

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  Smart watering for lawns: Don’t let the lawn squeeze you dry

  Published on February 22, 2013
  One of the areas in the home landscape that can use a tremendous amount of water is the lawn.

• 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.

• Smart gardeners mulch fallen leaves into lawn to save money

  Published on January 24, 2013
  Mulching fall leaves into lawn can help you reduce fertilizer and weed control.

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  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.

• Cicada killer wasps are no cause for concern

  Published on July 13, 2012
  Despite their large size and fierce appearance, it is easy to get along with cicada killers.

• Is your lawn being destroyed?

  Published on August 23, 2012
  Reports have come from home owners in Northwest Michigan who are seeing their lawns being destroyed. Grubs could be the root of the problem.