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Why is sap dripping from my magnolia tree?
Published on September 23, 2019
Scale insects causing sap to drip from trees have a critical time window for control. -
September fertilization and rust on turf
Published on September 12, 2019
Stretches of dry and hot weather this summer resulted in some lawns being stressed and slow to recover. Fertilizer applications in September will ensure the turf maintains density and competes with pests such as weeds and rust. -
Preparing golf course turf for winter
Published on September 12, 2019
Now is the time to prepare golf course turfgrass for surviving the upcoming winter. -
Tips for seeding lawns in September
Published on September 12, 2019
September is the ideal time for seeding turfgrass in Michigan. -
Got weeds? Remove them before they set seed.
Published on September 11, 2019
Ways to conquer those unwanted or unknown plants from invading your gardens or yards -
Browning of boxwood: Is it boxwood blight?
Published on September 10, 2019
While the browning and defoliation of boxwood is a key symptom of boxwood blight, there are a number of other look-alike plant problems. -
Preventing the spread of boxwood blight in landscapes
Published on September 10, 2019
Landscapers and home gardeners should be on the lookout for boxwood blight in gardens and work to prevent its spread. -
Why are all these bugs appearing on the side or inside of my home?
Published on September 4, 2019
Nuisance insects that aggregate on homes and structures in the fall. -
Register now for national conference on protecting pollinators in urban landscapes
Published on September 4, 2019
The 2019 Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference, held Oct. 7-9 at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, features nationally and internationally known speakers. -
Extension Master Gardeners welcome Michigan’s state coordinator to the Upper Peninsula
Published on September 4, 2019
Volunteering over 3,200 hours of gardening education valued at over $81,000 annually, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardeners highlight projects for MSU’s state coordinator visit.