News
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Shade trees and conifers showing effects of tough summer
Published on September 5, 2012
Fall tree care is essential to help trees prepare for winter. -
Irrigating with lake water during drought and dry weather
Published on August 29, 2012
Lakefront property owners have riparian right to “reasonable use” of lake water. -
Gardening with children: seven great books
Published on August 28, 2012
Teaching children about gardening as you build their literacy skills with these seven great books. -
Tubakia leaf spot appearing on oak trees
Published on August 23, 2012
Leaf spots developing on oak may be Tubakia, a fungal pathogen. -
Turfgrass establishment following a hot, dry summer
Published on August 22, 2012
Following the summer of 2012, many turfgrass areas and lawns may need to be over-seeded to fill in damaged or dead areas. -
Grand Rapids area farmers make the leap to restaurant ownership
Published on August 19, 2012
Eastown’s Trillium Haven Restaurant contributes to a local food system. -
Extended hot conditions brings an early hatch for a magnolia pest
Published on August 17, 2012
Managing the crawler stage of magnolia scale is complicated by the 2012 heat wave. Using Enviro-weather helps remove the guesswork about timing pesticides. -
Ten things to do with a zucchini
Published on August 14, 2012
Zucchini and other summer squash can be used many delicious ways and are a great ingredient in a variety of dishes. -
Keep wildfire protection in mind when remodeling or building homes
Published on August 14, 2012
Using fire resistant home construction materials can greatly reduce the chances of losing structures to fire. -
Tips on repairing storm-damaged trees
Published on August 14, 2012
When assessing damage to trees in your yard, MSU Extension offers the following tips for homeowners about what to do with storm damaged trees and how to approach the repairs safely.