News
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Native plants provide a smart solution for your gardening challenges
Published on May 13, 2015
A wide variety of native plants that will provide seasonal interest, color and wildlife habitat can be used in challenging landscape situations. -
Winter injury or boxwood blight?
Published on May 1, 2015
Damage was common on boxwoods during the 2014-15 winter, but it should not be confused with boxwood blight. -
What are lichens and what are they doing on my tree?
Published on May 1, 2015
Lichens are two-part organisms that are self-sufficient and harmless to their hosts. -
Springtime means time to stop pruning oaks
Published on May 1, 2015
Fresh pruning wounds of oak trees attract beetles that spread oak wilt. It is critical to not prune oaks from April 15-July 15 in Michigan. -
Two new Enviro-weather stations added in Allegan and Haslett
Published on April 28, 2015
New and replacement MSU Enviro-weather stations brings station total to 75 within Michigan. -
Think twice before using 2,4-D in grape-growing areas
Published on April 28, 2015
Grape vines are very sensitive to 2,4-D, therefore MDARD has restrictions on the use of 2,4-D for several counties in southwest Michigan. -
Gardening in shade: Choose from a “smart” plant palette
Published on April 27, 2015
Know the growing requirements of shade-loving plants and the surrounding site before you buy. -
Fourth Shoreline & Shallows Conference furthers natural shoreline efforts
Published on April 15, 2015
Strong speaker line-up addresses multiple issues during MSU’s Ag and Natural Resources Week. -
Honey bee pest and disease diagnostic services could be coming to MSU
Published on April 9, 2015
Michigan State University is asking beekeepers to weigh in on a potential honey bee pest and disease identification service. -
Transferring and placing honey bees this spring
Published on April 9, 2015
April and May are the times to transfer new honey bees to their hives and place their hives in an ideal location.