• Purchasing Quality Turfgrass Seed: Read the Label

    Published on May 28, 2015
    Purchasing quality turfgrass seed for reestablishing lawns or establishing new lawns is critical to the future success of the lawn. Several key words often seen on bags of lawn seed are common indicators of what turfgrass species the bag contains.

  • Cultivation of Lawns

    Published on May 28, 2015
    Soil compaction, soil layering and excessive thatch buildup are common problems on home lawns in Michigan.

  • Irrigation Practices to Preserve Water Quality

    Published on May 28, 2015
    Watering the lawn is a necessary activity for many homeowners who desire a high quality turf. When done correctly, irrigating turf will ensure better density and growth that allows the turf to compete more effectively with weeds and to reduce other pest pr

  • Ground Ivy Control for Home Lawns

    Published on May 28, 2015
    Mention ground ivy or creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea) to lawn care professionals or homeowners, and you'll most likely make them wince, scream or both. Ground ivy is a common invader of lawns.

  • Crabgrass Control in Home Lawns

    Published on May 28, 2015
    Homeowners and professionals alike spend a lot of time and money trying to eliminate crabgrass from their turfgrass stands. Numerous products for crabgrass control are widely available.

  • Benefits of Forest Management Videos

    Published on August 21, 2014
    Michigan State University Extension collaborated with Great Lakes Production to produce three short videos highlighting the benefits of forest management.

  • A Michigan Boater's Guide to Selected Invasive Aquatic Plants

    Published on September 17, 2013
    This 28-page booklet offers information about selected aquatic nuisance plants. It is printed on water resistant paper.

  • Michigan Water Stewardship Program

    Published on August 13, 2013

  • Modelling for forest management synergies and trade-offs: Northern hardwood tree regeneration, timber and deer

    Published on November 20, 2012
    We present a forest tree regeneration, growth, and harvest simulation model developed with the express purpose of assisting managers to evaluate the impacts of timber and deer management on forest dynamics in northern hardwood forests.

  • Fertilizing Home Lawns to Protect Water Quality

    Published on April 2, 2012
    The first step in developing a fertilizer program for your lawn is to identify the objectives for the lawn area on your property. Homeowners demand a wide range of functions from their lawns. A guide to fertilizing home lawns to protect water quality.