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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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What are those dead grass tips in my lawn?
Published on May 15, 2020
Some turfgrass was injured as a result of freezing temperatures last week, but the injury is only temporary. -
Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management
Published on April 26, 2019
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control. -
Cold temperatures extend application timing for crabgrass preemergence herbicides
Published on April 16, 2020
Cold soil temperatures should extend timing for crabgrass preemergence herbicide applications. -
Don’t sweep your leaves to the curb! Mulch them back into your lawn or garden
Published on November 7, 2016
Mulching leaves back into your lawn will provide a natural source of nutrients that will improve the growth of your lawn. -
Reduced maintenance on athletic fields and lawns due to novel coronavirus
Published on March 30, 2020
Turfgrass management considerations for athletic fields and home lawns during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order. -
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. -
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. -
Wet spring conditions create challenging turfgrass conditions
Published on May 24, 2018
Warm temperatures and excessive rainfall have turfgrass growth surging. -
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. -
Controlling crabgrass after it emerges
Published on June 27, 2013
Crabgrass has emerged in many turf and lawn areas, and there are several herbicide options available for post-emergence control. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Failure to water-in insecticides after application may result in poor grub control
Published on September 21, 2012
Lawn care company asks question about lack of grub control at some sites. Failure to water-in insecticides may be the problem. -
Nostoc: A green, jelly-like substance growing in lawns
Published on May 8, 2017
Nostoc is not easy to control, cyanobacteria have been around for about 3.5 billion years and have survived conditions ranging from volcanoes to the Ice Age. -
It’s not too late to mulch fallen leaves into lawns
Published on November 17, 2014
Keep mulching your leaves through the season – don’t bag ‘em! Michigan State University research shows it’s great for your lawn. -
Turfgrass establishment following a hot, dry summer
Published on August 22, 2012
Following the summer of 2012, many turfgrass areas and lawns may need to be over-seeded to fill in damaged or dead areas. -
Freeze injury on turf
Published on April 11, 2012
Yes, your lawn can freeze. Recent low nighttime temperatures below 30°F have resulted in freeze injury on turf.
