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Agriculture in Michigan is amazing!
Published on July 28, 2011
Michigan’s farmers produce more than 200 food and fiber products and lead the nation in the production of 18 commodities. -
Native plants for Michigan landscapes: Part 2 - Shrubs
Published on July 25, 2011
Native plants are a great addition to the landscape to provide a thrifty, no-nonsense landscape for years to come. -
Impacts of summer weather on landscape plants
Published on July 22, 2011
The hot and dry summer weeks can severely stress our trees, shrubs and lawns, but homeowners can easily protect. -
Silence of the soaker hoses
Published on July 15, 2011
Bacterial iron, a bacterium in well water, can plug up or severely restrict the flow of water through your soaker hose. -
Consumers ate up education at Breakfast on the Farm in West Branch
Published on July 15, 2011
Breakfast on the Farm was as important for the producers involved as it was for the public. It was an opportunity for them to come together and develop and express trust, respect and appreciation. -
Toxic mulch: When wood chips go bad
Published on July 15, 2011
A sour smell coming from your mulch could be the result of acids and other compounds. Use the proper precautions before placing in beds, especially during hot weather. -
Japanese beetles are out and about
Published on July 15, 2011
Spray for Japanese beetles when you first find them on your trees, shrubs and flowers, as the odor of crushed leaves from feeding will attract more beetles. -
Repairing ornamental plants and trees from storm damage
Published on July 14, 2011
Take care of your landscape plants and trees after severe storms, as some injuries could be permanent. -
Long live the hanging basket
Published on July 13, 2011
Insider tips for getting summer-long blooms out of your hanging baskets. -
Dazzling daylilies: Spice up your summer garden
Published on July 11, 2011
Choosing a variety of daylily cultivars can stretch your colorful gardening season from June to September.