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Home Lawn Weeds

Weeds are often indicators of soil or site conditions. Weeds are the pioneers that fill in voids in the turf that are created when the conditions are no longer favorable to sustain healthy turf growth. Understanding the conditions will lead to long-term solutions.

 

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Summer Arrives

Weed ID & Control

Dealing with Grubs

European Chafer

Japanese Beetles

Irrigation & Drought

Phosphorus

I've got MOLES!

Crabgrass Control

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Mowing, irrigation, cultivation, aerification, raking.Seeding, sodding, starting over, seed selection, species selection.Information on white grubs and other root feeding insects.Broadleaf weeds, crabgrass and other weed problems.Patches, disease, circles, spots.

Home Lawn Weed ID and Management Resources:

Bulletin Office : Single or bulk quantities of the bulletins listed below and additional educational materials are available at the MSU Bulletin Office.

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.

Crabgrass Control | 116k
Homeowners and professionals alike spend a lot of time and money trying to eliminate crabgrass from their turfgrass stands.

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.

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

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.

 

 

 

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