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Labor Day lawn chores
Published on August 27, 2024
The Labor Day holiday signals the unofficial end to summer and is a great reminder that September is a key time for homeowners looking to spruce up the lawn. -
Broadleaf helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds
Published on July 18, 2024
Updated methods for combating broadleaf helleborine. -
Purple deadnettle and henbit: Two common garden spring weeds
Published on May 14, 2024
Learn to identify and manage two commonly confused members of the mint family. -
Grass photography tips for ID: Help us help you!
Published on May 9, 2024
Need help identifying a grass? Learn how to capture those critical photos that can help your identifier. -
A prolific crop of maple tree seedlings are sprouting up in lawns across Michigan
Published on April 26, 2024
It's not unusual to see tree seedlings sprouting up in lawns in spring, and this year is no different. Many homeowners inquire about spraying herbicides to eliminate these pesky, diminutive trees, but the best answer is to keep mowing. -
Smart Gardening messages shared at Escanaba Kiwanis Home & Garden Show/Pancake Feed
Published on April 26, 2024
Michigan Extension Master Gardeners directed showgoers to “don’t guess, soil test” and “don’t fight the site.” -
Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management
Published on April 5, 2024
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control. -
Use GDDTracker to schedule applications to turfgrass
Published on March 21, 2024
Using growing degree days is a valuable tool for predicting pest outbreaks and scheduling applications. -
Timing crabgrass preemergence applications in spring
Published on March 15, 2024
When is the correct time to apply crabgrass preemergence herbicides in the spring? -
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants
Published on March 8, 2024
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.