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Pest-free gardens begin with fall cleanup
Published on October 12, 2016
Using integrated pest management in your garden now will decrease your chances of insect pests and diseases next year. -
Hauling firewood long distances can spread invasive forest pests
Published on October 11, 2016
Fall weather means the start of firewood burning by many Michigan residents. However, cutting and hauling firewood over long distances can contribute to the spread of invasive forest pest populations around Michigan. -
Fall cleanup in vegetable gardens
Published on October 10, 2016
Soil testing, removing plant material and adding organic mulches, compost and cover crops are all smart gardening techniques for fall cleanup. -
Preventative medicine for plants
Published on October 6, 2016
Plants and humans are not that different when it comes to their health. Try out these plant care tips. -
Controlling broadleaf weeds in the lawn is best done in October
Published on October 6, 2016
Fall is the ideal time for controlling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy, dandelion and white clover. -
Add common milkweed to your garden and make homeless insects happy
Published on September 28, 2016
Milkweed plants can serve as host to many kinds of interesting insects, and can be grown using seeds of other milkweed plants. -
Septic systems survey shows positive impacts
Published on September 28, 2016
Results from informal follow up surveys shows participant are adopting positive changes to protect and maintain their onsite waste water treatment systems. -
Master Gardener recognized for over 1,500 hours of volunteer community garden service
Published on September 23, 2016
Jeannette Hauver earned special recognition for her volunteer garden service of creating and maintaining 13 different flower gardens in Marquette, Michigan. -
Brown marmorated stink bugs are moving into Michigan homes again
Published on September 22, 2016
What they are, why stink bugs are entering houses, and what you can do about them. -
Look out for unwanted squirrel hoarding
Published on September 21, 2016
Squirrel behavior in the fall can lead to unwanted visitors in homes and other buildings.