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Grow like a pro: Shop smart and pick the best plants

Published on April 18, 2025
Select healthy transplants to ensure a great start to a productive garden this season.
What are lichens and what are they doing on my tree?

Published on April 16, 2025
Lichens are two-part organisms that are self-sufficient and harmless to their hosts.
Addressing ice storm damage to trees

Published on April 1, 2025
Use a professional tree service if you are uncertain about doing the job yourself.
Dealing with storm-damaged trees

Published on April 1, 2025
Deciding which trees to save after a storm often requires careful inspection. When in doubt, always consult with a professional arborist before working around damaged trees.
The spring growing season brings new opportunities to prevent oak wilt

Published on March 27, 2025
Staying informed about oak wilt helps homeowners make good decisions that save oak tree lives.
Michigan AgrAbility 2024 updates

Published on March 24, 2025
Michigan AgrAbility supports farmers with disabilities and limitations, offering equipment modifications, assistive technology and farm evaluations. In 2024, the program collaborated with partners to provide innovative solutions enhancing accessibility.
Lead concerns for gardeners: Mitigating risk

Published on March 17, 2025
Gardeners concerned with lead contamination in their soil can minimize the risk of exposure.
What’s eating my viburnums and how can I stop it?

Published on March 17, 2025
Viburnum leaf beetle larvae and adults may devour the shrubs in Michigan.
Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on March 11, 2025
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 11, 2025
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.