News
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Winter tree and shrub injury: What are the signs?
Published on March 2, 2014
Look for signs of winter damage on trees, shrubs and perennials; plan your home landscape management strategies accordingly. -
Smart trees and shrubs for natural shoreline plantings
Published on February 26, 2014
If you have property on a waterfront, native trees and shrubs help protect shorelines and provide beauty. -
Early fall color in trees and shrubs may be a sign of stress
Published on October 4, 2013
Leaves that change color before fall are likely indicating stress. -
Why you might not see many eastern tent caterpillars in 2013
Published on July 25, 2013
Much of Michigan has been experiencing a very low population of eastern tent caterpillars for the last few years. -
Jumping oak gall causing damage to white oak
Published on July 25, 2013
Oak leaf galls are normally harmless, but the jumping oak can defoliate a severely affected tree. -
What are these ugly bumps on my tree’s leaves?
Published on July 3, 2013
Tree leaves often develop ugly bumps or odd growth called galls that alarm homeowners. Most are cosmetic problems rather than a health crisis. -
“Burning” of oak leaves associated with trunk injection
Published on June 27, 2013
Fall application can reduce risk of injury to oak trees. -
Who drooled all over my plants?
Published on June 12, 2013
Spittlebugs are likely the culprit of globs of bubbly froth found on trees, shrubs and plants during late spring. -
Gypsy moth caterpillars attacking trees in southeast Michigan
Published on June 10, 2013
2012 drought reduced the impact of biological control of gypsy moths. -
Successful container gardening
Published on June 7, 2013
Containers are a great way to garden or add interest to your garden.