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Compost to protect the air and water and help prevent fall wildfires
Published on October 20, 2013
Composting instead of burning leaves and other garden wastes helps to protect the environment, prevent wildfires and improve soils for healthier plants. -
Your garden party of fall cleanup tasks
Published on October 16, 2013
Time is running out for a fall spiff-up. Follow these tips for what to do and not do when cleaning up your garden this fall. -
Best of the best: Top plant performers at the 2013 MSU Annual Trials
Published on October 16, 2013
Michigan State University’s Horticulture Demonstration Gardens list of the Top Performing Annuals can give greenhouse growers, landscapers and gardeners some great performing plants to choose from in 2014. -
Spring off-campus MSU Viticulture and Applied Plant Science Courses enrollment deadline nears
Published on October 11, 2013
Spring semester Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology Applied Plant Science and Viticulture certificate programs course enrollment, at northwest and southwest Michigan community college locations, ends Nov. 8, 2013. -
Early fall color in trees and shrubs may be a sign of stress
Published on October 4, 2013
Leaves that change color before fall are likely indicating stress. -
Fall color: It’s show time in Michigan!
Published on September 24, 2013
Predicting fall color is tough since the genetics of the plant determine quality of color more than environmental conditions. -
Look out for European crane flies and turf damage in October around Grand Rapids and Detroit
Published on September 19, 2013
Watch for European crane fly damage to lawns and golf courses in October and next April and May. To be prepared, here are photos of European crane fly larvae, adults and turf damage. -
Fall is the ideal time to control broadleaf weeds in turfgrass
Published on September 19, 2013
Now is the best time for controlling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy, dandelion and white clover. -
Is it too late to seed turfgrass this fall?
Published on September 19, 2013
The window for fall turfgrass seeding in Michigan is quickly closing. -
Using native plants in landscape design projects: what contractors need to know
Published on September 17, 2013
A series of three tours of Michigan native plant and seed production facilities increases understanding of this ‘growing’ industry.