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Inland lake habitats critical to maintaining healthy lake ecosystems
Published on July 21, 2024
Understanding the five distinct lake zones and the habitats they provide is key to restoring or maintaining lake ecosystem health. -
Broadleaf helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds
Published on July 18, 2024
Updated methods for combating broadleaf helleborine. -
MSU Extension Master Gardeners to hold educational conference in August
Published on July 3, 2024
Join us Aug. 23-24 for the 2024 Master Gardener Conference and participate in tours, workshops and educational sessions focused on increasing and enhancing your scientific, research-based horticultural knowledge. -
What bug chewed on my plants last night?
Published on June 27, 2024
Under cover of darkness, a variety of animals might chew on your leaves. So how do you know who to blame and what to do about it? -
Box tree moth quarantine covers 12 southern Michigan counties
Published on June 19, 2024
The regulated area for box tree moth includes 12 southeast and central Michigan counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Oakland, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, Monroe, Macomb and St. Clair. -
New box tree moth compliance agreement for quarantine counties
Published on June 13, 2024
A new compliance agreement will allow the shipment of Buxus outside of counties under Michigan’s box tree moth interior quarantine. -
Native plants suitable to grow near a drainfield?
Published on June 2, 2024
Landscaping over your Septic system whether a formal garden or informal one can be tricky. You want to have a beautiful yard but not at the expense of damaging your onsite waste water system. -
When decorating for the holidays, don’t overlook the lovely White Pine, Michigan’s state tree
Published on June 2, 2024
Go green by considering a native tree species to help dress up your December. -
Michigan well and pump records can reveal much about the geology of your home site
Published on June 2, 2024
If you have a private drinking water well, your Water Well and Pump Record can help you understand what potential drinking water contaminants may exist in your area. -
The state of Michigan’s inland lake shorelines
Published on June 2, 2024
EGLE and EPA report reveals the degraded conditions of Michigan’s inland lakeshores.