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2012 Michigan spring wildfires have surpassed 2011 state wildfire totals
Published on June 22, 2012
Though the spring wildfire season has ended in Michigan, landowners are advised to take action on their property in preparation for the fall wildfire season in view of the number and damage of this season’s wildfires. -
Slugs are making tracks on my garden favorites!
Published on June 22, 2012
Mid-summer slug damage on Hostas and other garden plants sometimes makes the plant look like Swiss cheese. -
Tree damage from Imprelis: One year later
Published on June 19, 2012
Landscapers and homeowners are seeing subtle and longer-term tree damage from the turf herbicide Imprelis, even to trees that showed little impact in 2011. -
Yards throughout southern Michigan are becoming littered with black walnut leaves
Published on June 19, 2012
Fallen black walnut leaves are the work of the butternut curculio. -
Giant hogweed in the landscape
Published on June 19, 2012
Recent press reports have brought attention to giant hogweed. With a good, digital photo, you can get confirmation whether or not your plant is hogweed and then follow the advised safety precautions for removal. -
The do’s and don’ts of irrigating landscape plants
Published on June 15, 2012
A hot, dry spring can be tough on newly planted trees and shrubs, so irrigation is important. -
Seeking alternative pollinators
Published on June 14, 2012
Some plants require specialists to help in the pollination process. -
Hatch Act of 1887 laid foundation for MSU AgBioResearch centers
Published on June 11, 2012
The 14 Michigan State University AgBioResearch centers scattered throughout the state can trace their roots back to a pivotal moment in agricultural history that occurred 125 years ago. -
Managing waste: Household septic systems - Part 3
Published on June 11, 2012
Knowing the signs of trouble in your septic system can save dollars in costly repairs and protect individual health and the environment. -
Fallen oak shoots may be work of the twig pruner
Published on June 8, 2012
If you find oak shoots with green leaves on your lawn this time of year, don’t worry; it is probably caused by a beetle, and it won’t hurt your tree.