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Turfgrass pests: Sod webworms, bluegrass billbugs and grubs on the horizon
Published on August 17, 2016
Insect damage from sod webworms, bluegrass billbugs or grubs may be the reason some parts of your lawn didn’t green-up after recent rains. -
Strawberry root weevils: Uninvited guests stop by in late summer and early fall
Published on August 17, 2016
Strawberry root weevils can be found inside homes this time of year, though they won’t cause any damage to you, your home or pets. -
Michigan Fresh and Master Gardeners at Detroit Eastern Market
Published on August 15, 2016
Michigan State University Extension personnel and Master Gardener volunteers will staff an information booth at the Detroit Eastern Market this summer and fall. -
Weeds are an indicator of a soil’s health
Published on August 15, 2016
Weeds can be a headache, but they can also be very helpful if we know a few basic principles. Weeds give us clues to the health of our soil in lawns, landscapes, gardens and pastures. -
Sticky situation for homeowners in northern Michigan
Published on August 12, 2016
Abundant Lecanium scale populations result in sticky sap, coating everything in the yard. -
Water conservation will offset summer drought costs
Published on August 10, 2016
Temperatures are not the only thing high during this hot and dry summer. Water bills are skyrocketing as homeowners try to maintain their outdoor plants and lawns. -
Keep your eye on your trees
Published on August 4, 2016
Checking the trees in your yard for signs of insect damage could help prevent Michigan’s next invasive forest pest. -
What are all those little brown beetles on the porch?
Published on August 4, 2016
Asiatic garden beetles have had a big summer in mid-Michigan. Adult beetles are mostly a nuisance, but may chew the outer edges of leaves of many yard and garden plants. -
Cow vetch pops up in gardens, but is it a friend or foe?
Published on August 2, 2016
Pretty in purple, cow vetch is an attractive plant that can serve as a feeding spot for beneficial insects and butterflies, but it can also overcrowd other landscape plants. -
Think Environmentally, Plant Responsibly: Three new videos
Published on August 1, 2016
Three new videos highlight how gardeners and landscapers can protect and foster the environment through their landscapes.