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Late winter pruning of fruit
Published on February 8, 2023
Pruning berries and tree fruits during dormancy enhances vigor and can lead to better yield. -
Prepare your garden for growing fruit
Published on January 19, 2023
Before planting fruits, check that soil and site conditions meet the requirements for tree fruits and small fruits. -
Fall yard and garden cleanup tips
Published on November 3, 2022
Use these fall yard and garden cleanup tips for more success next year. -
Leaf scorch or oak wilt: What’s plaguing my tree?
Published on September 26, 2022
Browning of oak leaves may be caused by environmental stress rather than oak wilt. -
Fall color season is just around the corner
Published on August 26, 2022
Peak fall color is the result of a combination of daylength, weather and tree type. -
First detection of spotted lanternfly in Michigan
Published on August 18, 2022
A new insect brings new problems. -
Bark shedding from trees during summer
Published on August 17, 2022
Some trees naturally lose bark over time, and this may not be a sign of tree decline. -
Landscape trees begin to show signs of summer stress
Published on June 28, 2022
Mulching and watering are keys to keeping trees healthy during heat and drought. -
Winter injury on shrubs following combined environmental stresses
Published on June 24, 2022
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics and MSU Extension have seen an uptick in the number of winter injury cases in spring 2022. -
Where can you ask gardening questions?
Published on June 23, 2022
From food safety to insect identification, Ask Extension is an online tool that allows Michigan State University experts answer the public’s questions.