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Summer patch and necrotic ring spot damaging lawns

Published on August 5, 2026
Summer patch and necrotic ring spot attack Kentucky bluegrass lawns and can occur under similar weather conditions in Michigan.
Soil Savvy workshop helps gardeners build healthy soil

Published on July 28, 2026
Join MSU Extension in Lansing on Saturday, August 15 for a hands-on workshop on how to build healthy soil for a thriving garden.
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.
Turf update: Ascochyta leaf blight damaging lawns

Published on June 11, 2026
Ascochyta leaf blight has damaged lawns in the last week, causing concern and questions about recovery.
Managing lawn diseases

Published on May 26, 2026
Why fungicides aren’t always the answer.
Canada thistle, how to kick this creep out of your landscape

Published on May 13, 2026
Canada thistle is a challenging weed to manage. Learning more about its biology and the control options available can help.
How to choose and when to apply grub control products for your lawn

Published on May 4, 2026
Not all the grub control products on store shelves will be effective at all times in the season. Here’s how to find an appropriate grub management strategy for your lawn.
Microdochium patch (pink snow mold) of home lawns and golf courses

Published on April 17, 2026
Microdochium patch, commonly known as pink snow mold, is a common low-temperature disease of turfgrass in Michigan.
Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

Published on April 16, 2026
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.
Will my turf recover from recent flooding?

Published on April 16, 2026
Recent rainfall events caused flooding on golf courses, lawns and other turf areas. Depending on how long the turf was submerged and whether soil deposition occurred will determine whether turf survives.