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A Pocket Guide for IPM Weed Identification in Nurseries and Landscapes (E2982)
Digital Document
Published on November 11, 2015
A guide to weeds in nurseries and landscapes. -
Home Maintenance & Improvement: Landscaping for Summer Cooling
Digital Document
Shade and summer breezes can make homes cooler and reduce air conditioning costs, but remember the tradeoff between summer cooling and winter heating from the sun.
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Fertilizing Home Lawns to Protect Water Quality (E0005)
Digital Document
Published on April 2, 2012
The first step in developing a fertilizer program for your lawn is to identify the objectives for the lawn area on your property. Homeowners demand a wide range of functions from their lawns. A guide to fertilizing home lawns to protect water quality. -
Crabapple Selection Guide (E2177)
Digital Document
Published on February 4, 2016
Flowering crabapples are among the most popular ornamental trees. Few woody plants offer so many all-season values as these trees. -
Turfgrass Pest Management: Training Manual For Comm Applicators - Category 3A (E2327)
Digital Document
Published on April 2, 2012
This manual provides the information readers need to become Michigan certified commercial applicators in Category 3A, Turfgrass Pests. It's also useful to homeowners and others. -
Performance of Tall Fescue Turfgrass Cultivars in Michigan: 2001-2006 (E2923)
Digital Document
Published on November 6, 2015
Tall fescue is a resilient grass that adapts well to a wide range of growing conditions. It is used in home lawns, grounds, parks, playgrounds and forages. It is also a popular choice for low-maintenance areas such as airports and fairgrounds. -
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Performance of Kentucky Bluegrass Cultivars in Michigan: 2001-2005 (E2924)
Digital Document
Published on November 6, 2015
Kentucky bluegrass is the most widely used turfgrass in Michigan. It is used in home lawns, institutional grounds, parks and athletic fields. The species is persistent and attractive and has a medium to fine leaf texture and medium to dark green color. -
Wildfire-Resistant Landscape Plants for Michigan (E2948)
Digital Document
Published on November 10, 2015
Most Michigan residents are surprised to learn that Michigan experiences 8,000 to 10,000 wildland fires each year. It is estimated that forest fires, brush fires and grass fires destroy or damage 100 to 200 homes, barns and outbuildings annually. -
Planting Techniques: A Guide for Successful Plant Establishment (E3111)
Digital Document
Published on November 11, 2015
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Performance of Fineleaf Fescue Cultivars and Selections in Michigan 2004-2006 (E3041)
Digital Document
Published on November 23, 2015
Five species of fescue, chewings fescue, strong creeping red fescue, slender creeping red fescue, hard fescue and sheep fescue, are all commonly identified by their fine leaf texture. -
Pesticide Applicator Training and Core Manual Review
Event
Date: Feb 06, 2019
Review of content and practice exam from National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual and MI addendums for private and commercial applicators -
Table of Pesticide Primary Active Ingredients (E2081)
Digital Document
Published on October 14, 2015
A publication about the external parasites of horses. -
Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) test locations
Digital Document
Published on April 9, 2012
A list of state-wide Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) testings is available from Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, -
Performance of Bentgrass Cultivars on Fairways in Michigan (E2917)
Digital Document
Published on August 11, 2017
Bentgrass species are native to western Europe, are the most widely used coolseason grass for golf courses, putting greens, tees and closely mowed fairways in the United State. The genus Agrostis comprises more than 220 species. Four are discussed below. -
Ag Action 2019 - CANCELLED
Event
Date: Jan 25, 2019
An annual event featuring educational sessions on agriculture, food safety and home gardening. It also features a trade show highlighting local businesses. -
Integrated Pest Management Resources
Digital Document
Published on March 21, 2012
Michigan State University's Integrated Pest Management Resources provides industry specific seasonal update, weather resources and scouting resource. -
Gardening in Michigan
Digital Document
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. -
MSU Diagnostics Lab
Digital Document
Published on March 15, 2012
Michigan State University Diagnostic Services specializes in plant pathology, entomology, nematology and weed science work as a team to diagnose plant health and pest-related problems.
