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Landscape alternatives for invasive plants of the Midwest
Published on April 1, 2014
This free mobile app defines invasive plants of the Midwest and suggests alternatives for planting. -
Natural enemies and native pollinators are beneficial insects
Published on March 31, 2014
Homeowners and gardeners are encouraged to join MSU Extension May 3, 2014, in Saginaw for a workshop on how to identify and manage beneficial insects. -
Youth-based community gardens offer much more than gardening experiences
Published on March 25, 2014
Gardening offers the opportunity for childhood discovery, learning and experience through doing. -
Spring break-up and flooding at Cadillac Lakefront Park
Published on March 25, 2014
Natural shoreline demonstration site weathers Lake Cadillac ice action and high water without problems. -
Shrubs breaking down? Recovering the landscape from Old Man Winter
Published on March 20, 2014
The crushing weight of snow and ice on landscape trees and shrubs leaves lasting damage. -
Managing organic food waste in your business
Published on March 18, 2014
Adding food waste to your already successful waste and recycling management practices can result in additional cost recovery and creating a beneficial reusable soil product: compost. -
Heavy snow loads and low temperatures challenge Michigan greenhouse growers
Published on March 17, 2014
While harsh winter wreaks havoc on Michigan greenhouses, growers remain optimistic for spring sales. -
Frost cracks in trees
Published on March 12, 2014
Bitterly cold conditions in winter can cause thin-barked trees to crack. -
What is eating my leaves? Spring leaf-eaters gardeners should know
Published on March 11, 2014
Eastern tent caterpillars, gypsy moths and forest tent caterpillars are three spring leaf-eaters that could be damaging new foliage. -
Root for your root vegetables
Published on March 11, 2014
How to grow better root vegetables in your garden.