News
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Native plants provide a smart solution for your gardening challenges
Published on May 13, 2015
A wide variety of native plants that will provide seasonal interest, color and wildlife habitat can be used in challenging landscape situations. -
Donate excess produce from your garden to food banks and food pantries
Published on May 8, 2015
Many Michigan food banks and food pantries welcome donations of fresh produce from gardeners. -
Boxelder bug nymphs make a colorful garden display
Published on May 8, 2015
In the case of boxelder bug nymphs in gardens, red does not mean danger. -
What are lichens and what are they doing on my tree?
Published on May 1, 2015
Lichens are two-part organisms that are self-sufficient and harmless to their hosts. -
Springtime means time to stop pruning oaks
Published on May 1, 2015
Fresh pruning wounds of oak trees attract beetles that spread oak wilt. It is critical to not prune oaks from April 15-July 15 in Michigan. -
Winter injury or boxwood blight?
Published on May 1, 2015
Damage was common on boxwoods during the 2014-15 winter, but it should not be confused with boxwood blight. -
Don’t always assume lawns not greening up is due to grubs
Published on April 30, 2015
There are several reasons other than grubs that may keep turfgrass from greening up, like deicing salt injury and dog spot. -
Beehives and butterflies: New MSU student pollinator projects
Published on April 29, 2015
Michigan State University students bringing attention and education about pollinators with projects around Bailey Hall. -
Two new Enviro-weather stations added in Allegan and Haslett
Published on April 28, 2015
New and replacement MSU Enviro-weather stations brings station total to 75 within Michigan. -
Think twice before using 2,4-D in grape-growing areas
Published on April 28, 2015
Grape vines are very sensitive to 2,4-D, therefore MDARD has restrictions on the use of 2,4-D for several counties in southwest Michigan.