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Start planning now to improve wildlife habitat on your property
Published on November 14, 2012
November is a popular month for hunting in Michigan; it’s also a good time to take stock of the conditions on your property as it relates to attracting wildlife to your property. -
Tips for preparing landscape trees and shrubs for winter
Published on November 14, 2012
Fall is a good time for homeowners to inspect trees and shrubs in their landscape and to plan for some preventative maintenance to minimize problems that can occur over the winter. -
Updated “Landscaping for Water Quality: Garden Designs for Homeowners” now available
Published on November 9, 2012
Improve water quality by preventing erosion, reducing flooding, saving water and providing habitat through simple landscape features designed to collect and treat run-off. -
Michigan State University offers plant science courses at both ends of the Lower Peninsula
Published on November 8, 2012
The MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) will conduct a variety of off-campus courses as part of the growing certificate program in applied plant science and viticulture at two locations in the spring semester. -
Natural fall events can put structures at risk for spring fire losses
Published on November 6, 2012
Dead leaves and needles that accumulate in yards adjacent to buildings, on roofs and in eves pose a fire risk to structures when they dry out in the following spring wildfire season. -
Poison ivy: Frequently Asked Questions
Published on November 4, 2012
Tips for identifying and avoiding this noxious native plant. -
Prepare your water garden for winter responsibly – Part II
Published on October 28, 2012
Do not release! State law prohibits and restricts possession of exotic aquatic species, including popular water garden and aquarium plants and animals. -
Leaves compost: fall is a great time to add it to gardens
Published on October 24, 2012
Composting instead of burning provides many benefits for you and your environment. -
Use rye this fall to put your garden to bed for the winter
Published on October 22, 2012
Rye as a cover crop has numerous benefits for overwintering your garden. -
Cluster flies: A fall invader that lives up to its name
Published on October 16, 2012
An annoying fall invader of homes, cluster fly adults are now on the move, looking for a warm spot to overwinter.