Learn about aquatic invasive plant species of Michigan, including how to detect and monitor them and their impacts on ecosystems. Find out how to avoid spreading them in the course of your work and explore the range of response options available when invasive plants are discovered.
This session equips landscape managers with the knowledge and tools to identify, control, and prevent the spread of knotweed and other aggressive brush species.
Attendees will learn about integrated management strategies, including mechanical, chemical, and ecological approaches, along with timing and safety considerations for effective control.
Pesticide label, pesticide formulations, sensitive areas, root uptake damage.
Join us for a presentation about nature-based solutions for retrofitting underutilized and aging parking lots with native plants. This presentation will introduce various options for parking lot green infrastructure, then highlight lessons learned from two case studies of parking lot projects that Plaster Creek Stewards installed in the Plaster Creek Watershed.
Plant performance in the Midwest is driven less by aesthetics and more by soil realities, microclimate, and correct identification at the species and cultivar level. This session highlights reliable ornamentals—trees, shrubs, and small specialty species—that consistently succeed in our Midwest landscapes, including site-tolerant, underused, and contractor-friendly choices.
Each growing season brings distinct challenges for turf management. In 2025, prolonged heat and humidity increased disease pressure, followed by late-season heat and drought that stressed turf and amplified grub damage. This presentation will review key disease, insect, and weed issues from 2025 and outline cultural practices and pesticide strategies for maintaining high-quality turf.
Landscape management extends far beyond routine lawn care. It encompasses detailed maintenance and management specifications that address every aspect of the outdoor environment, including:
• Plant Care: Pruning, fertilization, and integrated pest management.
• Irrigation: Optimizing water use efficiency.
• Bed Maintenance: Mulching, waste handling, and composting.
• Hardscape Management: Preserving and maintaining built landscape elements.
Join Dr. Nangle for a discussion of possible options for low input lawns, and recent research on topics that have made the popular news feed, such as No Mow May and lawncare inputs.
Join Kevin Adams, Central Pro Supply’s Regional Lighting Business Manager for the Midwest, as he shares practical tips for using landscape lighting maintenance agreements to boost recurring revenue, streamline operations, and keep your customers’ lighting systems performing their best.