News
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Water-smart landscapes by design
Published on February 7, 2014
Reduce the need for watering your landscape by using simple but smart tips. -
Shady lawn alternatives
Published on January 30, 2014
Make your shady area the most beautiful place in your yard. -
Professional development opportunity available for ag consultants and educators
Published on January 28, 2014
Looking to brush up on your pest management skills or expand your expertise to new cropping systems? Register now for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals. -
Protecting natural shoreline projects from waves and ice action on inland lakes
Published on January 24, 2014
Upcoming Certified Natural Shoreline Professional training provides instruction on how to use linear shoreline protection when designing and installing a basic bioengineered shoreline erosion control project. -
Investigate trees now for signs of gypsy moth
Published on January 24, 2014
Winters observation can predict gypsy moth damage to trees next summer. -
Integrated pest management can save money
Published on January 22, 2014
Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest. -
Wind chill doesn’t really matter to a plant
Published on January 21, 2014
It’s the temperature of the air that matters to a plant, not the wind chill. Calm air can get much colder. -
Do not release invasive species: Part 2
Published on January 10, 2014
Water garden retailers, managers and enthusiasts should know that it is illegal to be in possession of, sell, offer to sell or introduce into the environment prohibited plants and animals. Hefty fines may be incurred. -
Drought-tolerant plants save water, money and time
Published on January 10, 2014
Selecting drought-tolerant plants conserves water usage while still providing beauty and function in the landscape. -
Landscaping with integrated pest management in mind
Published on January 8, 2014
Learn how to prepare landscapes that resist pest challenges. Register now for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy held Feb. 18-19 in Okemos, Mich.