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Accessing growing degree days with Enviro-weather
Published on May 23, 2013
Understanding and using accumulated growing degree days can help you know when to expect pests. This is one of the services Enviro-weather offers Michigan growers. -
Fertilizing established perennial gardens – feed ‘em and weep
Published on May 17, 2013
Smart gardeners know that heavy fertilization of perennial garden plants leads to flopping over half-way through the season. -
Cool season vegetables to plant right now
Published on May 14, 2013
Half of the garden can be planted before the end of May. See our list of best options. -
Snakes and your garden
Published on May 14, 2013
If it slithers is it welcome? -
Starting a community garden project takes organization
Published on May 5, 2013
Before you start a successful community garden project your group or organization should be able to identify some basic resources and be organized at the beginning. -
Get an early start on vegetable garden weed control
Published on May 3, 2013
From Garden of Eden to Garden of Weedin’, gardeners have been dealing with weeds for centuries. Keep weeds under control early with methods such as mulch and herbicides. -
Mulching landscape beds FAQs
Published on May 2, 2013
As the weather warms and homeowners and landscapers become active, many questions begin to arise when it comes to mulching landscape beds. -
Smart gardeners replace worn out turf with thrifty ground covers
Published on April 30, 2013
Reduce overall maintenance and headaches that come with seasonal lawn die-out by planting low maintenance ground covers. -
Impatiens downy mildew: A curse and opportunity for your garden
Published on April 29, 2013
Impatiens downy mildew is a challenging new disease of impatiens walleriana that opens doors for exploring many other types of shade plants. -
Protecting trees and shrubs from frost damage
Published on April 11, 2013
“Tried and true” method of covering plants with lightweight fabric is usually the best protection during frost advisories.