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For best appearances, stake large, heavy flowers
Published on August 23, 2013
Floppy plants are the bane of the late-summer flower garden. Shore them up with supports. -
Downy mildew alternatives display helps “little garden” have big impact
Published on August 22, 2013
MSU Extension’s Grand Ideas Garden in Kent County plants seeds for the smart gardener with impatiens downy mildew alternative display. -
Attack of the 25-foot wild cucumber
Published on August 19, 2013
An excellent growing season has caused this native vine to grow to new heights. -
Vegetable garden harvest: What lies beneath and above?
Published on August 16, 2013
How to tell when and if your green beans, carrots and potatoes are ready for harvest. -
Where are all the monarch butterflies in Michigan in 2013?
Published on August 2, 2013
The population of monarch butterflies in Michigan appears to be far lower than normal in 2013, but there is time for recovery yet this summer. -
Top five reasons it’s an epic crabgrass year
Published on August 2, 2013
There are several reasons for crabgrass being especially troublesome this summer in Michigan. -
What’s hovering over my flowers?
Published on July 31, 2013
Several sphinx moth species look a lot like hummingbirds or bumblebees. -
Eight simple steps to creating rain gardens
Published on July 29, 2013
Step-by-step guide to planning and planting rain gardens helps prevent water pollution. -
The secret to good lawns is good soil
Published on July 25, 2013
Many home lawns face challenges that can’t be solved with fertilizer or pesticide applications. Often you have to look deeper to find the solution. -
Why you might not see many eastern tent caterpillars in 2013
Published on July 25, 2013
Much of Michigan has been experiencing a very low population of eastern tent caterpillars for the last few years.