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Grants help northern Michigan forest landowners deal with Emerald Ash Borer
Published on August 14, 2012
Emerald Ash Borer is a very destructive forest pest. Available for a limited time, a DNR grant program helps landowners gain access to professional advice to manage their woodlands and deal with this insect threat. -
Hornworms: Are they eating my tomatoes?
Published on August 13, 2012
Defoliated tomato plants can indicate insect activity. Commonly these are the work of tomato hornworms. -
Summer stress of turf on golf courses
Published on August 10, 2012
The drought and heat during the 2012 summer has resulted in tremendous stress to golf course turf. -
Tips on tree and shrub pruning
Published on August 10, 2012
When it comes time to pruning a tree or shrub, knowing a few basic techniques about how to prune can help maintain a pleasing shape and protect your investment in your plant. -
Understanding the drought through the Evaporative Stress Index
Published on August 9, 2012
A look at the Evaporative Stress Index explains patterns of water availability and moisture stress across large areas. -
What happened to my squash?
Published on August 7, 2012
Squash plants must produce male and female flowers. This summer’s heat is delaying the process. -
Few tomatoes in your garden?
Published on August 7, 2012
Severe drought conditions could be causing poor fruit set on tomatoes in home gardens. -
Homegrown onions tell you when to harvest them
Published on August 3, 2012
Learn to read your home grown onions – they will tell you when to harvest them. -
Landscaping: Money really does grow on trees
Published on August 3, 2012
When thinking about your home value, especially for resale, landscaping is the best investment. -
Stupid tomato tricks: Why isn’t my fruit cute?
Published on August 2, 2012
Several physiological problems can ruin the appearance of tomatoes.