News
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Can a vegetable garden save you money?
Published on July 15, 2013
Practical tips and resources to get your garden started. -
Attend the 2013 Michigan Garden Plant Tour and MSU Plant Trial Field Day
Published on July 15, 2013
Join MSU and six young plant producers to view new and existing plant selections and how they perform in different settings. -
Tips for seeding your lawn during summer
Published on July 11, 2013
Summer conditions make it difficult to establish new grass in lawns. Here are some tips if you can’t wait for fall. -
Growing money to support your community garden and other fundraising ideas
Published on July 11, 2013
Raising money for your community or school garden can increase stability and local involvement in your garden projects. With a bit of ingenuity and commitment you can reach your financial goals through some basic fundraising techniques. -
Will your lawn be attacked by grubs this year?
Published on July 8, 2013
Smart gardeners check for beetles now to predict whether grubs are a problem. -
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. -
Deadheading: Keeping your blooms blooming
Published on July 2, 2013
The primary reason flowers exist is to produce more flowers. In general, once a flower blooms and dies it forms seeds for the next generation. -
Summer flower care keeps your plants blooming strong
Published on June 28, 2013
Take steps now to deadhead and prune summer annuals and perennials to increase late-season enjoyment. -
A question about grub control products and honey bees
Published on June 27, 2013
Protecting honey bees by using alternative grub control controls and smart gardening. -
Two easy tips for avoiding grub damage in your yard
Published on June 27, 2013
July is the best time to treat for European chafer grubs in home lawns, or you can avoid this problem by irrigating more and raising the mowing height.