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Check pines now for European pine sawfly larvae
Published on May 28, 2013
European pine sawfly larvae quickly strip pines of older needles. Scout now for this pest before larvae reach their full size to damage pine trees. -
Accessing growing degree days with Enviro-weather
Published on May 23, 2013
Understanding and using accumulated growing degree days can help you know when to expect pests. This is one of the services Enviro-weather offers Michigan growers. -
Phytotoxicity: When an application appears to do more harm than good
Published on May 23, 2013
Growers and gardeners can prevent phytotoxicity with these precautions. -
Fertilizing established perennial gardens – feed ‘em and weep
Published on May 17, 2013
Smart gardeners know that heavy fertilization of perennial garden plants leads to flopping over half-way through the season. -
Tough to control broadleaf weeds flowering
Published on May 16, 2013
The second best chance you have to control troubling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy is when they're flowering. -
Boxwood insect pests
Published on May 16, 2013
Consumers and landscape professionals need to be aware of three important pests that can plague the boxwood shrub. -
Mosquito season is here
Published on May 16, 2013
Plenty of snow over the winter and ample spring rains has provided plenty of standing water for developing mosquito larvae. -
Pruning spring flowering shrubs
Published on May 15, 2013
Correct timing of pruning will preserve flowers on shrubs that bloom in the spring. -
Cool season vegetables to plant right now
Published on May 14, 2013
Half of the garden can be planted before the end of May. See our list of best options. -
Snakes and your garden
Published on May 14, 2013
If it slithers is it welcome?