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Pain in the Grass: ID tool for weedy grasses

Published on August 26, 2026
Identifying problem grasses in your lawn is the first step to successful management!
Perennial grass weed control in cool-season lawns

Published on June 18, 2026
One of these things is not like the others. Learn tactics for controlling perennial grass weeds in your lawn.
Pain in the grass: Crabgrass

Published on April 29, 2025
Crabgrass got you crabby? Learn more about its biology to help hone your management strategies.
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.
Pain in the grass: Bermudagrass

Published on June 8, 2023
Tackling bermudagrass in a residential lawn can be daunting. Learn more about the biology and management strategies.
Pain in the grass: Tall fescue

Published on May 23, 2023
Not all weedy grasses are crabgrass. Tall fescue is one of the top grassy weed complaints received by MSU Extension and MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics each year.

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