MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Avoid herbicide misuse at home, things to know before you buy

  Published on May 30, 2025
  A little herbicide homework can increase efficacy, safety and cost savings.

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  Not your mother’s Roundup

  Published on May 8, 2025
  The ingredients in Roundup branded products have changed. What does that mean for you?

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  Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

  Published on March 11, 2025
  Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.

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  Soil testing through MSU Extension

  Published on March 11, 2025
  MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.

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  Timing crabgrass preemergence applications in spring

  Published on March 7, 2025
  When is the correct time to apply crabgrass preemergence herbicides in the spring?

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  Learn Backyard Fruit Basics with Michigan State University Extension’s online course

  Published on February 12, 2025
  Introductory fruit growing concepts for small and tree fruits offered through self-paced course.

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  MSU Extension Master Gardeners highlighted for volunteer efforts across the Upper Peninsula

  Published on February 6, 2025
  Over $71,000 in economic contributions provided through community gardening education.

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  Now is the time to learn to grow your own vegetables

  Published on February 6, 2025
  MSU Extension offers a self-paced online Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 course for individuals or groups.

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  Meet an MSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer who trained in 1980

  Published on January 2, 2025
  Margot McCormack of Wayne County joined the program in one of its original training classes.

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  Who’s that digging in my yard: Skunks, raccoons or moles?

  Published on October 18, 2024
  Gain a better idea of which critter is digging up your yard or garden by the damage they cause.

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  Consider nature when designing your garden

  Published on October 18, 2024
  Canadian Garden Study Tour brings nature’s design to foreground.

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  Canadian Garden Study Tour connects people, places and plants

  Published on October 9, 2024
  MSU Extension Master Gardeners and friends bring back knowledge and experiences to share with others.

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  Labor Day lawn chores

  Published on August 27, 2024
  The Labor Day holiday signals the unofficial end to summer and is a great reminder that September is a key time for homeowners looking to spruce up the lawn.

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  Broadleaf helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds

  Published on July 18, 2024
  Updated methods for combating broadleaf helleborine.

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  Purple deadnettle and henbit: Two common garden spring weeds

  Published on May 14, 2024
  Learn to identify and manage two commonly confused members of the mint family.

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  Grass photography tips for ID: Help us help you!

  Published on May 9, 2024
  Need help identifying a grass? Learn how to capture those critical photos that can help your identifier.

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  A prolific crop of maple tree seedlings are sprouting up in lawns across Michigan

  Published on April 26, 2024
  It's not unusual to see tree seedlings sprouting up in lawns in spring, and this year is no different. Many homeowners inquire about spraying herbicides to eliminate these pesky, diminutive trees, but the best answer is to keep mowing.

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  Smart Gardening messages shared at Escanaba Kiwanis Home & Garden Show/Pancake Feed

  Published on April 26, 2024
  Michigan Extension Master Gardeners directed showgoers to “don’t guess, soil test” and “don’t fight the site.”

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  Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

  Published on April 5, 2024
  Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.

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  Use GDDTracker to schedule applications to turfgrass

  Published on March 21, 2024
  Using growing degree days is a valuable tool for predicting pest outbreaks and scheduling applications.