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Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?
Published on September 10, 2026
While water gardens add beauty to backyards, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with aquatic invasive species and to prevent escape. -
Turfgrass establishment following a hot, dry summer
Published on September 9, 2026
Hot, dry summer conditions can damage lawns and leave thin or dead turfgrass areas that may benefit from overseeding. -
Upper Peninsula Smart Gardening Conference features smart tips for fall gardening
Published on September 1, 2026
Discover smart ways to create healthy soil and rain gardens, combat invasives, and be more environmentally friendly. -
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! -
Turf update: Brown patch is active
Published on August 20, 2026
Brown patch has been observed across different turf systems this summer. -
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. -
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.