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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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Do your part to protect water quality
Published on February 21, 2012
Become a riparian steward by taking simple steps to manage shoreline property. -
What’s the difference between Roundup and Roundup For Lawns?
Published on March 31, 2017
These two different products are good examples of why understanding the difference between product names and herbicide active ingredients is critical. -
Understanding Roundup products
Published on April 18, 2017
Not every Roundup is the same. Read the label and follow directions to ensure you’re picking the correct product for your intended use. -
Controlling broadleaf weeds in the lawn is best done in October
Published on October 6, 2016
Fall is the ideal time for controlling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy, dandelion and white clover. -
Warm, dry weather causes heat tracking in lawns
Published on June 26, 2020
Mowers and other repetitive movement can leave tracks on lawns during hot, dry weather. -
White clover and black medic infesting turf
Published on May 17, 2012
White clover and black medic are both currently flowering in lawns and other turf. -
Mow high for weed and grub control
Published on February 8, 2013
Mow at the highest setting on your lawnmower to promote deep roots, avoid grub damage and crowd out weeds. -
Helping your turf during dry and hot weather
Published on July 7, 2020
Throughout much of Michigan, lawns are under stress from high temperatures and lack of rainfall. -
Low maintenance lawns in the Midwest
Published on February 13, 2014
There are several factors to consider when lowering the maintenance needs of your lawn. -
Timing crabgrass preemergence applications in an early spring
Published on March 13, 2020
When is the correct time to apply crabgrass preemergence herbicides in an early spring? -
Master Gardeners help spread Smart Gardening message to Michigan residents
Published on July 15, 2015
Three Upper Peninsula Master Gardener trainees completed the Smart Gardening outreach training and are spreading the environmentally friendly soils, plants, lawns and vegetables message. -
Turf and lawn tips during wet, cool weather
Published on June 13, 2013
Cool, wet weather has impacted turf growth, fertilizer applications and turf health. -
Lawn irrigation tips
Published on July 8, 2020
Light, frequent irrigation during this hot, dry weather will help your lawn survive and thrive. -
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. -
European chafer grubs are ravaging Upper Peninsula lawns and golf courses
Published on May 12, 2017
Make sure you are using the appropriate timing and treatments when controlling European chafer grubs in turf. -
Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management
Published on April 14, 2021
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control. -
Timing for fall fertilization and rust on turf
Published on September 7, 2012
Following a stressful summer, lawns will benefit from a timely fertilizer application in the fall and may help turfgrass out-grow rust infestations. -
Lesser celandine: An attractive spring weed that spreads with a vengeance
Published on May 7, 2020
Also known as fig buttercup, lesser celandine forms dense mats that outcompete shady turf and spring ephemerals. -
Pesky broadleaf weeds flowering in turf
Published on June 27, 2019
White clover, black medic and oxalis are all flowering in lawns and other turf now. -
Lawns are growing quickly and seedheads are appearing
Published on May 28, 2020
Warm temperatures and abundant precipitation have resulted in rapid turf growth and seedheads are now appearing in lawns.
