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Home Lawn Maintenance Resources:
Bulletin Office : Single or bulk quantities of the bulletins listed below and additional educational materials are available at the MSU Bulletin Office.
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.
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.
Irrigation | 116k
Watering the lawn is a necessary activity for many homeowners who desire a high quality turf.
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.
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.
