News
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Summer flower care keeps your plants blooming strong
Published on June 28, 2013
Take steps now to deadhead and prune summer annuals and perennials to increase late-season enjoyment. -
A question about grub control products and honey bees
Published on June 27, 2013
Protecting honey bees by using alternative grub control controls and smart gardening. -
Two easy tips for avoiding grub damage in your yard
Published on June 27, 2013
July is the best time to treat for European chafer grubs in home lawns, or you can avoid this problem by irrigating more and raising the mowing height. -
“Burning” of oak leaves associated with trunk injection
Published on June 27, 2013
Fall application can reduce risk of injury to oak trees. -
Controlling crabgrass after it emerges
Published on June 27, 2013
Crabgrass has emerged in many turf and lawn areas, and there are several herbicide options available for post-emergence control. -
Unsightly slime mold sighting on landscape mulch
Published on June 20, 2013
Wet weather brings out “dog vomit” slime mold in landscape mulch. -
Fall off-campus MSU grape, wine and plant science courses open
Published on June 20, 2013
Applied Plant Science and Viticulture certificate programs are being offered at northwest and southwest Michigan community college locations this fall by Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology. -
Turf and lawn tips during wet, cool weather
Published on June 13, 2013
Cool, wet weather has impacted turf growth, fertilizer applications and turf health. -
Common plants are being mistaken for giant hogweed
Published on June 13, 2013
Giant hogweed coverage in the news is causing many people to be concerned about non-toxic plants on their property. Here are photos of common look-alikes to help you better distinguish between these plants. -
Who drooled all over my plants?
Published on June 12, 2013
Spittlebugs are likely the culprit of globs of bubbly froth found on trees, shrubs and plants during late spring.