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Smart Gardening: Leaf Mulching
Video on mulching leaves into turf
Smart Gardening: Controlling Grubs
Learn how to mow your lawn, how to fertilize and how much to water your lawn to control grubs.
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The spread of non-native invasive forest pests pose difficult problems once established in Michigan
Published on June 14, 2016
Forest pests could create serious problems if Michiganders aren’t vigilant. -
Controlling mossy stonecrop in lawns
Published on June 9, 2016
Mossy stonecrop, commonly called Sedum, can be a difficult weed to remove from lawns. -
Five tips to manage lawns for water quality
Published on May 26, 2016
Lawn area makes up a large part of the land surface in communities. Proper maintenance and management of these areas can protect water quality. -
Seedheads, hawkweed and slime mold in lawns
Published on May 19, 2016
Now is when seedheads push through turfgrass, orange and yellow hawkweed flowers and slime mold covers turf blades. -
Will grass grow in my shady lawn?
Published on April 28, 2016
Grasses need eight or more hours of full sunlight a day. If you’re struggling to grow grass even after water and fertilizing, a shady lawn may be the problem. -
Springtime animal damage in your landscape
Published on April 14, 2016
Recognize who is causing damage to your yard and landscape during spring and how to prevent it. -
Lawn tips to save you money
Published on April 8, 2016
Five tips for maintaining a lawn while doing less and hopefully saving some cash. -
Caution: Moles at work
Published on December 2, 2015
Mole damage can appear differently, but it’s the same guys digging. -
Grub damage to lawns is being reported now in drought-stricken parts of Michigan
Published on November 2, 2015
White grub damage is being reported now because drought conditions in some areas have weakened and thinned turf root systems, making lawns much more susceptible to grub-feeding injury. Insecticide treatments may or may not be effective at this time. -
Master Gardeners help spread Smart Gardening message to Michigan residents
Published on July 15, 2015
Three Upper Peninsula Master Gardener trainees completed the Smart Gardening outreach training and are spreading the environmentally friendly soils, plants, lawns and vegetables message. -
White clover exploding in lawns
Published on June 26, 2015
White clover is one tough weed to control and seems to be invading lawns and turfgrass everywhere this summer. -
It’s not too late to mulch fallen leaves into lawns
Published on November 17, 2014
Keep mulching your leaves through the season – don’t bag ‘em! Michigan State University research shows it’s great for your lawn. -
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. -
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. -
Will your lawn be attacked by grubs this year?
Published on July 8, 2013
Smart gardeners check for beetles now to predict whether grubs are a problem. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.