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Firewise tips on protecting your home from wildfire
Published on April 3, 2012
In many areas of Northern Michigan, the recent warm weather and winds have caused the snow cover to evaporate quickly. -
Managing waste: Household septic systems - Part 1
Published on April 3, 2012
Understanding how a household wastewater treatment system works can help protect an individual’s health and the environment. -
Managing household wastewater in sensitive shoreline areas
Published on March 30, 2012
Important recommendations for shoreline homeowners with septic systems -
Plan your garden
Published on March 28, 2012
Planning helps you reach your gardening goal -
What are your plants telling you?
Published on March 20, 2012
Top five plant problems that indicate the need for a soil test -
Educators learn how to successfully connect their classrooms to the school garden
Published on March 4, 2012
MSU Extension trains teachers how to use gardens to incorporate key concepts in math, science, nutrition and social studies education. -
Training equips Michigan contractors to provide lake-friendly landscaping
Published on March 1, 2012
Landscape and marine contractors become Certified Natural Shoreline Professionals equipped to expand services to lake property owners. -
Ice ridges on your property can create habitat and slow shoreline recession
Published on March 1, 2012
While many lakefront homeowners are eager to remove ice ridges, there are many benefits to keeping them in place. -
Are you worried that last year's seeds won't grow in your garden?
Published on February 29, 2012
A simple test lets you measure your seed germination rate before you plant -
Alternative choices if downy mildew infested your impatiens last year
Published on February 29, 2012
Impatiens are not the only shade-loving colorful plants for landscape beds. Try these alternative annuals for landscape beds that were infested with impatiens walleriana downy mildew last year.