MSU Extension Turf

News

• Online continuing education offered in turfgrass science

  Published on November 14, 2014
  The Great Lakes School of Turfgrass Science Online begins Jan. 7, 2015, with instructors from eight universities in the Great Lakes region.

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  Fall colors make good mulch

  Published on October 23, 2014
  Mulching leaves into your lawn is a good way to add nutrients, reduce yard waste and save time and money.

• Water sources for small scale irrigation

  Published on October 15, 2014
  The water supply for small irrigation or greenhouse system is the heart of system. Success is often the result of good forward planning before you ever need to start moving water.

• Finding a fair cost for shared irrigation systems

  Published on October 15, 2014
  If you can find the true annual cost of an irrigation system it is easy to assess the annual cost of the investment and annual power and labor cost by the number of acre the system provides for each party.

• Michigan certified pesticide applicators: Time to renew your certification?

  Published on September 26, 2014
  Now is the time to renew your pesticide certification if it expires Dec. 31, 2014.

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  Smart soils using the MSU Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Mailer

  Published on August 21, 2014
  Fall is an excellent time to tune up your garden or lawn for the coming year by taking a soil test.

• Hardscaping ideas for stormwater management

  Published on August 13, 2014
  Stormwater runoff can be reduced through changes to your property’s hardscape and landscape.

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  Postemergence crabgrass control in turf

  Published on July 31, 2014
  Crabgrass has emerged in many turf areas, there are several herbicide options available for postemergence control.

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  Ataenius and cutworms feeding on golf courses

  Published on July 18, 2014
  In the last week, both Ataenius grubs and cutworms have been observed feeding in Poa annua and creeping bentgrass putting greens.

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  How to care for rapidly growing lawns

  Published on July 9, 2014
  Grass is growing vigorously due to frequent rainfall and mild temperatures, and in some instances, lawns are now hungry and nutrient deficient.