News
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Prune oaks in winter to avoid oak wilt
Published on March 3, 2013
Protecting oaks from wilt disease starts with restricting times trees are pruned to the cold weather season. -
Potting soils and seed-starting mixes for your garden
Published on February 28, 2013
Healthy garden vegetables and flowers begin with good soils. -
Smart gardeners build soil fertility to produce healthy plants
Published on February 28, 2013
Build up your soil by taking a soil test to determine nutrient requirements, adding organic matter and planting cover crops. -
Smart plants: Understanding what makes up a perennial garden
Published on February 28, 2013
Matching perennials to your site conditions or garden soil will help you have successful, long-lasting perennial gardens. -
Growing orchids for beginners
Published on February 27, 2013
Growing orchids on your windowsill can be enjoyable and provide long-lasting color. -
New website assists gardeners in choosing impatiens alternatives
Published on February 21, 2013
Gardeners and landscapers looking for alternative plants to impatiens because of downy mildew infections can utilize a new Michigan State University Extension website. -
Who’s that digging in my yard: Skunks, raccoons or moles?
Published on February 13, 2013
Gain a better idea of which critter is digging up your yard or garden by the damage they cause. -
Chestnuts: Growing a food crop and an industry in Michigan
Published on February 8, 2013
Michigan’s edible sweet chestnut growers lead the nation in number of acres in production. -
Wildflowers and native plants: What’s the difference?
Published on February 8, 2013
Know what you are buying, because wildflowers and native plants are not the same thing. -
Community garden leaders could glean inspiration from new workshop
Published on February 4, 2013
MSU Extension workshop gives leaders ways to simplify organizing and maintaining community gardens.