News
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The urban farming movement in Flint
Published on June 24, 2011
Urban gardeners and farmers are doing their part in helping residents of Flint and Genesee County to gain access to healthy foods, as well as put empty lots to use. -
Heat tracking damage on lawns
Published on June 24, 2011
Traffic from people or mowers on turf that is under stress from high temperatures may result in heat tracking damage. -
Rose chafers are plentiful in 2011
Published on June 23, 2011
A high population of rose chafers won’t cause harm to your turf, but can do some serious damage to your ornamental and crop plants. -
Managing common landscaping pests in your yard
Published on June 23, 2011
Start preventing pest damage this year in your garden and lawn with these tips. -
Getting the most from landscape herbicides
Published on June 17, 2011
Follow these tips to minimize impacts to non-target plants. -
Emerald ash borer still thriving in Michigan
Published on June 17, 2011
Continue to check your ash trees for signs and symptoms of emerald ash borer. If found, you can choose whether to treat or replace the tree. -
Understanding tree reversions
Published on June 17, 2011
Why there’s a “tree growing out of your tree” and what to do about it. -
Viburnum leaf beetle now in Michigan
Published on June 17, 2011
An invasive pest, the viburnum leaf beetle threatens viburnums in natural and landscape settings. -
Spiders on the web
Published on June 14, 2011
Proper spider identification can be tricky, and sometimes using the Internet to identify for yourself will leave you even more puzzled. -
The 2011 Michigan garden plant tour
Published on June 10, 2011
Greenhouse growers, landscapers, nurserymen and women, and garden center operators are invited to visit leading young plant growers and the MSU Gardens from August 1-12.