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

Smart Gardening: Controlling Grubs

Published on July 14, 2014

Learn how to mow your lawn, how to fertilize and how much to water your lawn to control grubs.
Smart Gardening: Leaf Mulching

Published on July 10, 2014

Video on mulching leaves into turf
David Smitley

Professor
smitley@msu.edu
517-355-3385
Kevin Frank, Ph.D.

Professor and Turf Extension Specialist
frankk@msu.edu
517-353-0147
Summer Lawn Care

Published on July 12, 2021
Simple cultural practices through the summer can aid the grass in surviving the stresses of summer.
Turf Tips For the Homeowner Mowing Lawn Turf

Published on May 2, 2002
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.
Japanese beetle: Tips for your lawn

Published on May 16, 2017
Tips and advice on managing japanese beetle in your lawn.
Go Green Lawncare Tip Sheet

Published on May 6, 2015
The Go Green Lawncare Tip Sheet details mowing, watering, fertilizing and other helpful tips for keeping your grass and lawns well maintained.
2008 MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

Published on May 29, 2015
European Chafer and Japanese Beetle on Sod Farms (E0004TURF)

Published on June 8, 2015
Some sod farms in Michigan have had problems with Japanese beetle or European chafer in recent years. Spring is a good time to review your strategy for the next generation.
Lawn Care without Pesticides

Published on May 6, 2015
Mulching Leaves into Turf Video

Published on May 23, 2016
Mulching tree leaves into your turfgrass provides nutrients for your lawn and controls weeds.
Sod webworm: Tips for your lawn

Published on May 15, 2017
Tip and tricks for managing and dealing with sod webworms on your lawn.
GDD Poster

Published on June 8, 2015
2006 MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

Published on May 29, 2015
MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

Published on May 29, 2015
Mow high for weed and grub control

Published on May 10, 2016
Trying to mow your lawn at a height less than 3 inches is actually stressful to your lawn and may result in the need to apply more insecticide and herbicide.
Mulch leaves into turf for a smart lawn

Published on May 10, 2016
Over 20 years of turf research has proven that fall is the optimum time to “invest” in the green you will enjoy next spring.
Managing Yard Waste to Preserve Water Quality (E0012TURF)

Published on June 8, 2015
In 1994, a law banned grass clippings, tree leaves, branches and twigs from all landfills in Michigan. These items are considered yard waste, and prior to 1994, it accounted for approximately 20 to 25 percent of Michigan’s throwaway trash.
Gardening in Michigan

Published on April 24, 2012
Whether you are looking to save money, love fresh flavor, or just enjoy working with nature, Michigan is a great place for growing fruit, vegetables, flowers and other landscape plants.