News
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Tick season is getting under way
Published on May 2, 2013
Ticks are just plain nasty and they are out right now looking for a meal. -
Quackgrass now appearing in turf
Published on May 2, 2013
Quackgrass infestations in lawns and other turf areas stand out this time of year due to accelerated top growth. -
Soil test kits for sale at Detroit Eastern Market
Published on May 1, 2013
Smart gardeners test their soil to maximize green space beauty. -
Stop pruning oak trees now to avoid oak wilt
Published on April 30, 2013
Stop the saws! Smart gardeners should not prune oak trees past April 1 to ensure their trees don’t succumb to oak wilt disease. Avoid pruning until November. -
Smart gardeners replace worn out turf with thrifty ground covers
Published on April 30, 2013
Reduce overall maintenance and headaches that come with seasonal lawn die-out by planting low maintenance ground covers. -
Apps for urban agriculture and market gardens
Published on April 27, 2013
Technology can help the urban grower manage their market gardens -
Dead patches in lawns or golf course roughs may be from grubs
Published on April 25, 2013
Watch for dead patches in lawns that grow larger over the next three weeks. Learn how to prevent grub and skunk problems in the future. -
Trees and flooding FAQs
Published on April 25, 2013
Spring flooding is not uncommon in Michigan. Here are some ways to minimize the impacts of flooding on trees. -
Preemergence herbicide applications for crabgrass control
Published on April 12, 2013
Spring has been very slow to arrive, but models indicate many areas of central and southern Michigan may soon be in the optimum application window for preemergence herbicides. -
It’s raining, it’s pouring, and it’s a good time for a landscape site assessment
Published on April 12, 2013
Look on the bright side, recent soggy conditions provide a good opportunity to identify potential problem spots in your landscape.