News
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Now is the time to prevent crabgrass
Published on April 28, 2014
Although spring has been very slow to arrive, models indicate many areas of Michigan are now in the optimum application window for preemergence herbicide applications. -
Annual invasion of garlic mustard is now underway
Published on April 28, 2014
Help rid local woodlands of this unwelcome invader by organizing a garlic mustard pull in your neighborhood. -
Zoysiagrass: A warm-season grass in a cool-season world
Published on April 25, 2014
When April showers turn your lawn green, thick, blonde patches of turfgrass reveal a completely different creature lurking among your bluegrass. -
The first fruit of the season
Published on April 18, 2014
Preserving strawberries safely will extend their flavor for later in the year. -
Winter damage to lawns: Molds, moles and voles
Published on April 17, 2014
The winter of 2013-14 was certainly one of the most challenging any of us have ever experienced, and lawns emerged from winter with some bumps and bruises. -
Armillaria root rot in the Great Lakes region
Published on April 17, 2014
Armillaria root rot affects hundreds of plant species throughout Michigan. Learn more about the biology, symptoms and control of this devastating fungus. -
How to protect bees in my yard and garden
Published on April 10, 2014
Many people are concerned about bees and other pollinators. Here are some simple precautions you can take to keep your yard bee-friendly. -
Smart gardening: A new initiative helping gardeners become environmentally savvy and smart
Published on April 9, 2014
Smart Gardening from MSU Extension is a campaign to help novice and experienced gardeners adopt and implement real-life techniques in their yards and gardens to save time, money and the environment. -
Snow drops are spring’s joyful, early warning system
Published on April 8, 2014
Minor bulbs such as snow drops can have a major effect on your seasonal outlook. -
Smart Vegetable Gardening 101 webinar series: An introductory online course for vegetable gardeners
Published on April 4, 2014
Learn how to start vegetable gardening in your own backyard by attending the Smart Vegetable Gardening 101 online course.