MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Boxwood leafminer: A hidden pest in plain sight

  Published on May 26, 2026
  Springtime reveals damage from a boxwood pest that was active last summer.

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  Carpenter ants nesting in trees and homes

  Published on April 13, 2026
  Carpenter ants in trees and houses are an indicator of a moisture and decay problem. Locating the problem gives you the opportunity to act.

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  In-season crop rotation: Boosting garden health with cover crops

  Published on March 23, 2026
  Crop rotation is a time-tested gardening method that helps reduce pests, improve soil health and increase yields.

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  Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

  Published on February 10, 2026
  Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.

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  MSU researcher examines impact of management practices on Michigan farms

  Published on December 19, 2025
  Partnering with farmers across Michigan, Dr. Christine Sprunger is examining how soil health and biodiversity can be improved through land management

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  Lead concerns for gardeners: Reducing health risk

  Published on October 21, 2025
  Gardeners concerned about lead in their soil can reduce the risk of harm to their health.

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  Invasive jumping worms: Background, identification and control

  Published on October 21, 2025
  Take action now to protect your garden and slow the spread of these invasive pests.

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  Why test soil in the fall?

  Published on October 9, 2025
  Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.

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  2026 Scotland Garden Study Tour offered by the MSU Extension Master Gardener Program®

  Published on September 25, 2025
  Join Michigan State University Extension to see and experience the beauty, lore and history of Scotland’s gardens, castles and landscapes.

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  Impact of Hydrolysis Pretreatment on the Compostability of Biodegradable Poly(caprolactone) and Poly(lactic acid) Films

  Published on April 8, 2025
  Hydrolysis pretreatment was performed on PLA and PCL to accelerate biodegradation, reducing molecular weight and increasing crystallinity. Hydrolysis pretreatment notably enhanced biodegradation in PLA and exhibited minimal impact on PCL.