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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. -
Accessing growing degree days with Enviro-weather
Published on May 23, 2013
Understanding and using accumulated growing degree days can help you know when to expect pests. This is one of the services Enviro-weather offers Michigan growers. -
Tough to control broadleaf weeds flowering
Published on May 16, 2013
The second best chance you have to control troubling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy is when they're flowering. -
Dandelions painting turf and lawns yellow
Published on May 9, 2013
Another annual rite of spring is upon us: dandelions. The best time to control will be at the puff ball stage. -
Watch for European crane fly damage in Grand Rapids, Mich., and Detroit area
Published on May 2, 2013
Watch for European crane fly damage to lawns and golf courses in May. To be better prepared, here are pictures of European crane fly larvae, adults and turf damage. -
Quackgrass now appearing in turf
Published on May 2, 2013
Quackgrass infestations in lawns and other turf areas stand out this time of year due to accelerated top growth. -
Improving center pivot irrigation system uniformity
Published on April 30, 2013
Checking irrigation system uniformity is the first step in improving water use efficiency and lowering energy use. -
Dead patches in lawns or golf course roughs may be from grubs
Published on April 25, 2013
Watch for dead patches in lawns that grow larger over the next three weeks. Learn how to prevent grub and skunk problems in the future. -
Select and use herbicides without harming the environment
Published on April 23, 2013
Fifteen steps to safely apply herbicides. -
Preemergence herbicide applications for crabgrass control
Published on April 12, 2013
Spring has been very slow to arrive, but models indicate many areas of central and southern Michigan may soon be in the optimum application window for preemergence herbicides.