News
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Helpful resources for identifying weeds in the garden
Published on April 3, 2014
Several resources for weed identification are available, such as mobile apps and printed pocket guides. -
Provide for your garden soil and it will provide for you
Published on April 3, 2014
Plan for improvements to your vegetable garden soil now. -
Plan now for crop rotation in your vegetable garden
Published on April 3, 2014
Crop rotation involves not planting the same vegetables or family in the same place each year and helps decrease the chance of insect and disease problems, as well as manage soil fertility. -
Native wildflowers coming to a woodlot near you!
Published on April 1, 2014
As the spring wildflowers begin to emerge, many resources are available to help wildflower novices to identify and use wildflowers in home woodland landscapes. -
What are the alternatives to grub control insecticides?
Published on April 1, 2014
A garden center owner asks about alternatives to standard grub control insecticides. Here’s a review of products and best practices. -
Landscape alternatives for invasive plants of the Midwest
Published on April 1, 2014
This free mobile app defines invasive plants of the Midwest and suggests alternatives for planting. -
Natural enemies and native pollinators are beneficial insects
Published on March 31, 2014
Homeowners and gardeners are encouraged to join MSU Extension May 3, 2014, in Saginaw for a workshop on how to identify and manage beneficial insects. -
Spring beehive checklist - 5 things to look for in and around your hive
Published on March 28, 2014
Clear, still, early spring days are times to check overwintered honey bee hives. -
Brown marmorated stink bug spring update 2014
Published on March 26, 2014
Sightings in Michigan homes on the rise. -
Shrubs breaking down? Recovering the landscape from Old Man Winter
Published on March 20, 2014
The crushing weight of snow and ice on landscape trees and shrubs leaves lasting damage.