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Discover plant-lover applications for your smart phone or tablet
Published on April 3, 2012
Gardening tips, tree identification, help with seed selection, garden planning and flower garden games are all available on your smart phone or tablet. -
What’s “growin’ on” with this weird weather?
Published on March 16, 2012
Weird winter weather pushes spring displays earlier than normal. -
Organic pesticides and produce
Published on March 1, 2012
Gardening season will start soon. Thinking about going organic, but don’t know how you’ll deal with pests? Here’s an overview about organic pesticides. -
Are you worried that last year's seeds won't grow in your garden?
Published on February 29, 2012
A simple test lets you measure your seed germination rate before you plant -
Choose from variety of plants to improve beauty of winter landscape
Published on February 16, 2012
There are many plants that will make a beautiful addition to your winter garden or lawn. Here are some suggestions for a more beautiful Michigan landscape. -
Planting techniques for landscape plants
Published on January 3, 2012
New MSU Extension publication, “Planting Techniques: A Guide for Successful Plant Establishment” explains how to improve long-term survival and vigor of landscape plants. -
Shopping for the gardener on your list
Published on November 16, 2011
Unsure what to get the gardener in your life this holiday season? We polled MSU Extension educators to learn what’s on their wish list (and perhaps on yours, too). -
Winter protection: Just one of many fall garden chores
Published on November 15, 2011
It’s time to get you garden ready for ‘ol man winter whether you like it or not. Keeping the rodents and deer away, creating protective barriers and digging up tender perennials are things to consider now. -
Crazy cabbages: Ornamental kale makes the fall garden bloom
Published on November 15, 2011
The ornamental kale will not only keep your garden vibrant during late fall, but also serves as a striking holiday centerpiece. -
Oh, deer. Oh, dear.
Published on November 10, 2011
Planting deer-resistant landscape plants this fall can help discourage deer and rabbits from using your garden as a free buffet during the winter.