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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  Scholarship applications now open for MSU Extension’s fall online Foundations of Gardening course

  Published on May 21, 2025
  Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden.

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  Drive-by botany: Eastern redbud and garlic mustard

  Published on May 19, 2025
  Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early May 2025.

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  Box tree moth quarantine covers 13 southern Michigan counties

  Published on May 15, 2025
  The regulated area for box tree moth includes 13 southeast and central Michigan counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Lapeer, Livingston, Oakland, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, Monroe, Macomb and St. Clair.

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  Consider maintenance when choosing plants this spring

  Published on May 13, 2025
  Heavy-feeding plants such as petunia require more maintenance from home gardeners than other species to ensure season-long color.

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  Learn to build a rain garden!

  Published on May 8, 2025
  Join us June 10, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in Dimondale, MI, for a rain garden workshop for beginners.

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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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  Pain in the grass: Crabgrass

  Published on April 29, 2025
  Crabgrass got you crabby? Learn more about its biology to help hone your management strategies.

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  What to plant in your landscape to deter deer

  Published on April 25, 2025
  Plan your landscaping to deter deer and mitigate damage.

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  Grow like a pro: Shop smart and pick the best plants

  Published on April 18, 2025
  Select healthy transplants to ensure a great start to a productive garden this season.