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Growing a variety of flowering plants helps bees and other beneficial insects
Published on May 20, 2014
Growing a mixture of annuals, perennials and flowering trees and shrubs will help bees and other beneficial insects that provide natural control of plant pests. -
Maintaining warm soils during a cold summer
Published on May 20, 2014
Consider these smart ways to keeping soils warm and warm-season vegetables healthy during a colder-than-normal summer. -
What are the physical and mental benefits of gardening?
Published on May 19, 2014
Gardening can reduce stress and mental clarity while also helping to prevent everything from coronary disease to colon cancer. -
Invasive Parrot Feather plant found in southeast Michigan pond
Published on May 14, 2014
Michigan Department of Natural Resources responds to the siting of this aggressive aquatic invader. Release from an aquarium or water garden is suspected source. -
Winterkill reestablishment on golf courses should be slow and steady
Published on May 14, 2014
Golf courses recovering from winterkill continue to be a slow process due to cool spring weather. -
Celebrate 100 years of extending knowledge and changing lives
Published on May 14, 2014
Discover the resources made possible through the Smith-Lever Act and the Cooperative Extension Service. -
Determine soil temperatures before planting vegetables for improved results
Published on May 12, 2014
Make use of a vegetable’s seed germination requirements to get started in the garden. -
Peak plant sales season is now: What really is the largest factor contributing to sales?
Published on May 9, 2014
The month and day of the week is more closely tied with plant sales than weather patterns. -
Bumble flower beetles: Not your typical grub
Published on May 9, 2014
“Little brown bumble bees” buzzing around low to the ground are actually beetles that pollinate flowers and decompose organic matter. -
Accurate identification is key to a successful pest management program
Published on May 9, 2014
The foundation for any good pest management program should be accurate identification of the pest. Early identification provides time to monitor pests and determine the best plan of action.