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Values as part of environmental education

Published on May 29, 2014
Find out more about environmental education and how values play a role in environmental literacy and decision making. See how educators use values as a way to teach EE and help youth better understand how to be good earth stewards.
Benefits of using lawn fertilizers containing slow release nitrogen

Published on May 23, 2014
Slow release fertilizers can help to reduce mowing frequency and improve lawn quality.
Winterkill reestablishment on golf courses should be slow and steady

Published on May 14, 2014
Golf courses recovering from winterkill continue to be a slow process due to cool spring weather.
Bumble flower beetles: Not your typical grub

Published on May 9, 2014
“Little brown bumble bees” buzzing around low to the ground are actually beetles that pollinate flowers and decompose organic matter.
Accurate identification is key to a successful pest management program

Published on May 9, 2014
The foundation for any good pest management program should be accurate identification of the pest. Early identification provides time to monitor pests and determine the best plan of action.
Now is the time to prevent crabgrass

Published on April 28, 2014
Although spring has been very slow to arrive, models indicate many areas of Michigan are now in the optimum application window for preemergence herbicide applications.
Zoysiagrass: A warm-season grass in a cool-season world

Published on April 25, 2014
When April showers turn your lawn green, thick, blonde patches of turfgrass reveal a completely different creature lurking among your bluegrass.
Winter damage to lawns: Molds, moles and voles

Published on April 17, 2014
The winter of 2013-14 was certainly one of the most challenging any of us have ever experienced, and lawns emerged from winter with some bumps and bruises.
What are the alternatives to grub control insecticides?

Published on April 1, 2014
A garden center owner asks about alternatives to standard grub control insecticides. Here’s a review of products and best practices.
Deciphering the Agriculture Act of 2014 - Farm Bill

Published on March 14, 2014
Farmers scramble to learn more about the new Agriculture Act of 2014 or “Farm Bill” before planting season starts.