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Knowing about fire behavior can protect your home from wildfire
Published on May 12, 2013
Every spring, homeowners should inspect their property to eliminate hazards that can burn their homes and damage their property from spreading wildfires. -
Pollen cones may be plentiful on conifers in 2013
Published on May 9, 2013
Stress from 2012 drought likely to result in bumper crop of pollen cones. -
Dandelions painting turf and lawns yellow
Published on May 9, 2013
Another annual rite of spring is upon us: dandelions. The best time to control will be at the puff ball stage. -
Cicada mania not coming to Michigan in 2013
Published on May 8, 2013
You’ll have to travel east to witness this remarkable flight of billions of noisy insects, the cicada. -
May is National Asparagus Month
Published on May 6, 2013
Michigan is among the top three producers of asparagus in the United States. Michigan grown asparagus will be available soon. -
Growing grapes in the backyard
Published on May 3, 2013
Tips and resources to help get you started on your own backyard vineyard. -
Mother’s Day gardening gifts of service
Published on May 3, 2013
Give Mom a bouquet of garden service this Mother’s Day. -
Get an early start on vegetable garden weed control
Published on May 3, 2013
From Garden of Eden to Garden of Weedin’, gardeners have been dealing with weeds for centuries. Keep weeds under control early with methods such as mulch and herbicides. -
Watch for European crane fly damage in Grand Rapids, Mich., and Detroit area
Published on May 2, 2013
Watch for European crane fly damage to lawns and golf courses in May. To be better prepared, here are pictures of European crane fly larvae, adults and turf damage. -
Mulching landscape beds FAQs
Published on May 2, 2013
As the weather warms and homeowners and landscapers become active, many questions begin to arise when it comes to mulching landscape beds.