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The usual suspects for yard and garden damage
Published on April 17, 2012
Know your critter by the damage that they cause. -
Discover plant-lover applications for your smart phone or tablet
Published on April 3, 2012
Gardening tips, tree identification, help with seed selection, garden planning and flower garden games are all available on your smart phone or tablet. -
Frost cracks and winter damage to trees
Published on February 21, 2012
Temperature changes and availability of moisture can damage landscape plants during the winter. -
Order tree seedlings early for best selection
Published on February 3, 2012
For landowners who are considering planting trees on their property this spring, place your order early in the year to ensure the best selection and choice of plant material. -
What’s new with Imprelis?
Published on February 3, 2012
Questions remain about residual soil activity and recovery of trees affected by new herbicide. -
Planting techniques for landscape plants
Published on January 3, 2012
New MSU Extension publication, “Planting Techniques: A Guide for Successful Plant Establishment” explains how to improve long-term survival and vigor of landscape plants. -
Autumn olive: one invasive shrub
Published on December 1, 2011
A pest of the west and beast of the east, the autumn olive can be one invasive shrub. -
Shopping for the gardener on your list
Published on November 16, 2011
Unsure what to get the gardener in your life this holiday season? We polled MSU Extension educators to learn what’s on their wish list (and perhaps on yours, too). -
Winter protection: Just one of many fall garden chores
Published on November 15, 2011
It’s time to get you garden ready for ‘ol man winter whether you like it or not. Keeping the rodents and deer away, creating protective barriers and digging up tender perennials are things to consider now. -
Oh, deer. Oh, dear.
Published on November 10, 2011
Planting deer-resistant landscape plants this fall can help discourage deer and rabbits from using your garden as a free buffet during the winter.