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2012 Drought stress may result in more insect and disease problems on shade trees this year
Published on May 30, 2013
Drought stress from last summer made shade trees more susceptible to borers and diseases. Here’s how to diagnose borer problems and protect trees from new borer attacks. -
Mosquito repellent can damage turf
Published on May 30, 2013
Mosquito spray can damage turf, so be careful where you spray, especially at the golf course. -
When grass produces seedheads
Published on May 30, 2013
Seedheads in lawns are a natural process that can’t be avoided, but keeping your mower blade sharp and applying fertilizer will keep the lawn healthy and looking good. -
Check pines now for European pine sawfly larvae
Published on May 28, 2013
European pine sawfly larvae quickly strip pines of older needles. Scout now for this pest before larvae reach their full size to damage pine trees. -
Accessing growing degree days with Enviro-weather
Published on May 23, 2013
Understanding and using accumulated growing degree days can help you know when to expect pests. This is one of the services Enviro-weather offers Michigan growers. -
Phytotoxicity: When an application appears to do more harm than good
Published on May 23, 2013
Growers and gardeners can prevent phytotoxicity with these precautions. -
Community gardens organizations need structure and strategic planning
Published on May 23, 2013
Ensure the longevity and sustainability necessary for community gardens to thrive through the use of strategic planning and understanding organizational structure evolution. -
Fertilizing established perennial gardens – feed ‘em and weep
Published on May 17, 2013
Smart gardeners know that heavy fertilization of perennial garden plants leads to flopping over half-way through the season. -
Tough to control broadleaf weeds flowering
Published on May 16, 2013
The second best chance you have to control troubling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy is when they're flowering. -
Boxwood insect pests
Published on May 16, 2013
Consumers and landscape professionals need to be aware of three important pests that can plague the boxwood shrub.