MSU Extension Turf

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• The secret to good lawns is good soil

  Published on July 25, 2013
  Many home lawns face challenges that can’t be solved with fertilizer or pesticide applications. Often you have to look deeper to find the solution.

• What can I do about Japanese beetles landing on our golfers?

  Published on July 17, 2013
  Japanese beetles are flying all over some golf courses this week, making golfers unhappy. This article explains how to reduce the clouds of beetle to a tolerable level, and how to protect fairways from future grub damage.

• Tips for seeding your lawn during summer

  Published on July 11, 2013
  Summer conditions make it difficult to establish new grass in lawns. Here are some tips if you can’t wait for fall.

• Two easy tips for avoiding grub damage in your yard

  Published on June 27, 2013
  July is the best time to treat for European chafer grubs in home lawns, or you can avoid this problem by irrigating more and raising the mowing height.

• A question about grub control products and honey bees

  Published on June 27, 2013
  Protecting honey bees by using alternative grub control controls and smart gardening.

• Controlling crabgrass after it emerges

  Published on June 27, 2013
  Crabgrass has emerged in many turf and lawn areas, and there are several herbicide options available for post-emergence control.

• Power outage results in problems accessing Enviro-weather

  Published on June 26, 2013
  Most features and services on Enviro-weather are back online, but lingering issues remain due to a power outage on June 23.

• Turf and lawn tips during wet, cool weather

  Published on June 13, 2013
  Cool, wet weather has impacted turf growth, fertilizer applications and turf health.

• When grass produces seedheads

  Published on May 30, 2013
  Seedheads in lawns are a natural process that can’t be avoided, but keeping your mower blade sharp and applying fertilizer will keep the lawn healthy and looking good.

• Mosquito repellent can damage turf

  Published on May 30, 2013
  Mosquito spray can damage turf, so be careful where you spray, especially at the golf course.