News
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When should I fertilize my lawn during spring?
Published on March 20, 2015
Patience is more than just a virtue when it comes to fertilizing lawns in spring. There is no benefit to fertilizing frozen soil. -
Choosing native trees and shrubs for your Michigan landscape
Published on March 20, 2015
Native trees and shrubs are low maintenance and a great addition to the landscape. -
Hungry honey bees visiting bird feeders
Published on March 19, 2015
Honey bees take advantage of any food source after a long, cold winter, including bird feeders. -
Michigan Master Gardeners meet for strategic visioning retreat
Published on March 17, 2015
Michigan Master Gardener local associations, at-large Master Gardeners, members of the Michigan Master Gardener Association Board of Directors and the Michigan State University Extension Consumer Horticulture Team met to discuss issues and goals. -
Sowing seeds for a vibrant vegetable garden
Published on March 10, 2015
Planting tips from Michigan State University Extension can help you get your garden off to a great start. -
Winter brings evergreen damage
Published on March 9, 2015
Browning or missing needles and severed branch ends are being noticed on many landscape trees. Find out why your evergreens are not so ever-green. -
Taking care of transplants before planting in the garden
Published on March 9, 2015
When the gardening bug bites early, you’re sometimes stuck with purchased plants that have begun growing before it’s time to plant in the garden. What do you do? -
Winter tests limits of plant cold hardiness
Published on March 4, 2015
Extreme weather for the past two years follows nearly two decades of mild winters. -
Ice on putting greens
Published on March 1, 2015
Ice sheets have once again formed on putting greens this winter and damage to turfgrass may occur. -
Composting to build smart soils
Published on February 27, 2015
Use Smart Gardening techniques to build healthy soil and increase the life within it. Learn more about healthy soils and composting at the 2015 West Michigan Home and Garden Show, March 5-8.