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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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• Mar 16

  Horticulture Trivia Night - March 16

  March 16, 2021 7:00PM – 7:45PM Zoom

  Test your knowledge about all things plants and insects in Michigan. Experience 30 question multiple choice trivia questions with prizes for the top two finishers.

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  David Smitley

  Professor
  smitley@msu.edu
  517-355-3385
  

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  Kevin Frank, Ph.D.

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

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  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.

• 2008 Bentgrass Cultivar Selection for Putting Greens

  Published on June 8, 2015
  

• 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.

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  Michigan Fresh: Summer Lawn Care (E3180)

  Published on January 26, 2015
  Lawn and turf care includes more than mowing and watering.

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  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.

• Lawn Care without Pesticides

  Published on May 6, 2015
  

• 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.

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  Japanese beetle: Tips for your lawn

  Published on May 16, 2017
  Tips and advice on managing japanese beetle in your lawn.

• 2009 MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

  Published on May 29, 2015
  

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  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.

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  Shady lawn alternatives

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

• Black Cutworms (E0026TURF)

  Published on June 8, 2015
  

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  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.

• 2006 MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

  Published on May 29, 2015
  

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  Establishing a New Lawn Using Seed (E2910)

  Published on February 18, 2016
  Successful lawn establishment means doing the right thing at the right time.

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  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.

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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.