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Water conservation will offset summer drought costs
Published on August 10, 2016
Temperatures are not the only thing high during this hot and dry summer. Water bills are skyrocketing as homeowners try to maintain their outdoor plants and lawns. -
Keep your eye on your trees
Published on August 4, 2016
Checking the trees in your yard for signs of insect damage could help prevent Michigan’s next invasive forest pest. -
What are all those little brown beetles on the porch?
Published on August 4, 2016
Asiatic garden beetles have had a big summer in mid-Michigan. Adult beetles are mostly a nuisance, but may chew the outer edges of leaves of many yard and garden plants. -
Why so few monarchs this season?
Published on July 26, 2016
Monarch populations appear to be down this year in Michigan. Here’s why and what you can do to help. -
MSU Plant Trial Field Day on August 2, 2016
Published on July 19, 2016
Growers, retailers and landscapers of ornamental plants are invited to this annual event Aug. 2, 2016, to learn about new plants and how they perform in gardens. -
There’s a woodland in your backyard
Published on July 18, 2016
Join the Michigan Forest Association and partners in learning about Michigan’s urban and suburban forests. -
Concolor fir turning brown
Published on July 15, 2016
Delphinella shoot blight has been found to be causing needles and shoots to turn brown on Concolor fir. -
Discover best plants to support beneficial insects at upcoming field day
Published on July 12, 2016
Register to attend this Aug. 2, 2016, field day where MSU researchers will demonstrate optimal plants for season-long support of crop pollinators and biocontrol agents. -
Explore Michigan's inland lakes during Lake Appreciation Month
Published on July 12, 2016
Investigate components of lake ecology and common aquatic plants that are part of a lake ecosystem in upcoming educational workshop. -
Lirula needle blight found on Black hills spruce
Published on July 8, 2016
Browning interior needles caused by Lirula macrospora are being found on Black hills spruce.