News
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Why are my pine trees turning brown?
Published on May 17, 2019
Knowing which species of pine you have and the time of year you first see symptoms can help you identify the problem. -
Smart Gardening featured at the “Let’s Get Growing” garden show
Published on May 17, 2019
Michigan State University Extension Master Gardeners have tremendous success hosting their first program in Alpena. -
Got lawn and garden questions? Contact MSU Extension’s free hotline.
Published on May 16, 2019
MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture staff and specially trained Extension Master Gardeners are available during the day, Monday through Friday to assist with your gardening questions. -
Dogscaping: Landscaping for you and your dog
Published on May 14, 2019
Landscaping for your dog’s safety and enjoyment. -
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
An update on Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, white pine bluster rust and winter injury. -
Pollinators in urban landscapes
Published on May 1, 2019
Most plants need pollination to reproduce and grow fruit. While some plants are wind-pollinated, many require assistance from insects, bats, hummingbirds or other animals. -
Flowers throughout the year
Published on May 1, 2019
The best habitats for bees have flowering plants rich in nectar and pollen throughout the growing season. Survey your yard and garden to see when flowers are abundant and when they are scarce. -
Potential impact of mosquito and nuisance insect sprays on pollinators
Published on May 1, 2019
Fogging or spraying for mosquitoes or biting flies around the yard and garden with an insecticide can be very harmful to pollinators. -
Introduction to protecting and increasing pollinators in your landscape
Published on May 1, 2019
Most of the fruit and vegetables we eat would not exist if we did not have honey bees and native bees to pollinate the flowers they developed from. -
Selection, planting and care of trees and shrubs to avoid the need for pesticides
Published on May 1, 2019
The best way to minimize pollinator exposure to pesticides is to create and maintain healthy landscapes with plants that rarely require a pesticide application.