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Alphabetical Index of Lawn Care Resources.
Bulletin Office : Single or bulk quantities of the bulletins listed below and additional educational materials are available at the MSU Bulletin Office.
Buying Grass Seed | 116k
Purchasing quality turfgrass seed for reestablishing lawns or establishing new lawns is critical to the future success of the lawn.
Crabgrass
Control | 116k
Homeowners and professionals alike spend a lot of time and money trying
to eliminate crabgrass from their turfgrass stands.
Cultivation | 116k
Soil compaction, soil layering and excessive thatch buildup are common problems on home lawns in Michigan.
Dealing with Clippings | 116k
In 1994, a law banned grass clippings, tree leaves, branches and twigs
from all landfills in Michigan.
Dealing with Grubs in the Spring | MSU Turf Team
Can you make sense of all the products available on the market? Let Dave Smitley and Terry Davis help.
Disease Profiles: Turfgrass | Turf Team Reviewed External Link
Rick Latin, turfgrass pathologist from Purdue University has published an excellent series on common turfgrass diseases.
Establishing a New Lawn Using Seed | 656k
Successful lawn establishment
means doing the right thing at
the right time. Commonly, new
lawns fail to become established
because of poor quality seed,
improper selection of turfgrass
species or varieties, poor soil conditions, improper site preparation or
lack of irrigation after seeding.
Establishing a New Lawn Using Sod | 332k
Sodding is the quickest means of establishing a lawn. This bulletin discusses advantages and disadvantages of establishing from sod and outline the nine steps to successful establishment.
Fertilizing | 116k
The first step in developing a fertilizer program for your lawn is to identify the objectives for the lawn area on your property.
Ground Ivy Control | 176k
Mention ground ivy or creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea) to lawn care
professionals or homeowners, and you'll likely make them wince, scream,
or both.
Grubs in New Sod | 116k
In the spring, golf course turf may suffer from the fall feeding damage
from two white grubs: the European chafer and the Japanese beetle.
I've Got Moles | MSU Critter Guy
Seems like every lawn is being overrun with these pesky diggers.
Integrated Pest Management | 116k
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a system of managing pests by using a variety of control methods.
Integrated Pest Management Lawn Problem Solver : NCR-192 Regional Turfgrass Project
Irrigation | 116k
Watering the lawn is a necessary activity for many homeowners who desire a high quality turf.
Japanese Beetle | 152k
Origin and distribution: The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica,
is a native of Japan.
Kentucky Bluegrass Cultivars for Michigan | 316k
Kentucky bluegrass is the most widely used turfgrass in Michigan. The species is persistent and attractive and has a medium to fine leaf texture and medium to dark green color when properly fertilized.
LawnCare 101 DVD | E2937
This DVD is your quick guide to lawn renovation and lawn care from the experts at Michigan State University. DVD includes ten informative lessons on the 'A to Z' of lawn care presented in an easy to use format.
Lawn Care without Pesticides | Turf Team Reviewed External Link
Frank Rossi at Cornell University has published a great resource for homeowners looking to maintain their lawns without pesticides. This bulletin includes topics like establishing realistic expectations, understanding how grass grows and best management practices for maintaining a healthy turf.
Maintaining Waterfront Turf | 116k
Lawns adjacent to lakes, ponds, rivers or other surface water bodies should
be regarded as sensitive areas.
Managing Lawn Waste to Preserve Water Quality | 116k
For those who would like to
handle yard waste on their own property, the techniques listed in this bulletin can transform grass clippings and
tree leaves into resources for lawns and gardens.
Mowing | 116k
Mowing is the most basic practice for maintaining lawn turf.
Phosphorus and Homelawns | 372k
The contribution of phosphorus from urban landscapes has been identified as a significant input for many watersheds.
Tall Fescue Cultivars for Michigan | 324k
Tall fescue is a resilient grass that adapts well to a
wide range of growing conditions in Michigan.
New tall fescue cultivars merit serious consideration for use in
home lawns, grounds, parks and playgrounds.
Turfgrass Species and Cultivar Selection | 560k
The first step in renovation is selecting a grass species that is well adapted to your site. Learn the charateristics of common turfgrass species suitable for Michigan.
Turfgrasses for the Midwest : NCR-192 Regional Turfgrass Project
Weed ID: Turf Weeds | msuturfweeds.net
Identification is the first step to proper management. This site is intended to help you learn the key identification characteristics of common and not-so-common turfgrass weeds found in Michigan and the midwest.
Water Page: MSU Turfgrass | Irrigation Practices
The non-ag irrigation committee recently completed a document outlining best management practices
for non-agricultural irrigation. The BMP document is available for download. Several external irrigation resources are listed.
