News
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Tune up your compost pile by turning it over
Published on August 27, 2013
Turning your compost pile adds heat, moisture and air to speed up decay and generate new soil. -
Making a manure sandwich: Adding compost manure to garden beds
Published on August 27, 2013
No, it’s not what it sounds like. But this is a sandwich smart gardeners can make that garden beds will really enjoy. -
Designing your outdoor room
Published on August 26, 2013
Enjoy living space out-of-doors by re-thinking your home’s landscape. -
For best appearances, stake large, heavy flowers
Published on August 23, 2013
Floppy plants are the bane of the late-summer flower garden. Shore them up with supports. -
Moisture stress and lack of nutrients contribute to maple color issues
Published on August 22, 2013
Weather and soil conditions are affecting the color of Michigan maples during fall 2013. -
Imprelis update for late summer 2013
Published on August 22, 2013
New Imprelis fact sheet shares how to deal with trees and landscapes affected by Imprelis herbicide. -
Downy mildew alternatives display helps “little garden” have big impact
Published on August 22, 2013
MSU Extension’s Grand Ideas Garden in Kent County plants seeds for the smart gardener with impatiens downy mildew alternative display. -
Attack of the 25-foot wild cucumber
Published on August 19, 2013
An excellent growing season has caused this native vine to grow to new heights. -
Vegetable garden harvest: What lies beneath and above?
Published on August 16, 2013
How to tell when and if your green beans, carrots and potatoes are ready for harvest. -
Landscaping for water quality: the LID approach
Published on August 8, 2013
Low Impact Design (LID) practices offer individuals, businesses and communities ways to reduce stormwater runoff and protect water quality.