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Extended drought may threaten tree health
Published on September 19, 2012
Depending upon its severity, extended drought can have long-term effects on tree and shrub health. Injury from secondary pests such as insect borers or root rots may attack – and kill – trees weakened by drought and other stressors. -
The shocking truth about topsoil
Published on September 17, 2012
What every homeowner should know about topsoil. -
It’s cider time in Michigan and the hunt is on for Michigan apples
Published on September 17, 2012
Although fresh Michigan tree fruit is in short supply this fall season, limited amounts are available at farm stands and farmer’s markets – and they’re well worth the effort to seek out. -
The weedy-seedy plants of fall
Published on September 14, 2012
Three of Michigan’s most annoying weeds that produce seeds are hedge parsley, sandbur and common burdock. -
Tree galls are rarely cause for concern
Published on September 10, 2012
While they may look menacing, galls pose very little threat to tree health in most cases and are not worth controlling by a homeowner. -
Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership offers comprehensive inland lake shorelines information
Published on September 10, 2012
Resources are available to help protect and restore Michigan’s more than 23,500 miles of inland lake shoreline. -
Help shade trees recover from July 2012 drought
Published on September 7, 2012
Drought-stressed trees may be more susceptible to borers. Protect them by watering during dry periods and using a systemic insecticide treatment. -
Timing for fall fertilization and rust on turf
Published on September 7, 2012
Following a stressful summer, lawns will benefit from a timely fertilizer application in the fall and may help turfgrass out-grow rust infestations. -
Improving soil conditions for turf with fall aeration
Published on September 7, 2012
Fall aeration improves growing conditions to develop a healthier stand of grass. -
Fall 2012 color outlook for landscape plants and trees
Published on September 5, 2012
The 2012 season will be earlier and possibly shorter, due to severe summer.