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Why you might not see many eastern tent caterpillars in 2013
Published on July 25, 2013
Much of Michigan has been experiencing a very low population of eastern tent caterpillars for the last few years. -
Jumping oak gall causing damage to white oak
Published on July 25, 2013
Oak leaf galls are normally harmless, but the jumping oak can defoliate a severely affected tree. -
Attend the 2013 Michigan Garden Plant Tour and MSU Plant Trial Field Day
Published on July 15, 2013
Join MSU and six young plant producers to view new and existing plant selections and how they perform in different settings. -
“Burning” of oak leaves associated with trunk injection
Published on June 27, 2013
Fall application can reduce risk of injury to oak trees. -
Power outage results in problems accessing Enviro-weather
Published on June 26, 2013
Most features and services on Enviro-weather are back online, but lingering issues remain due to a power outage on June 23. -
Unsightly slime mold sighting on landscape mulch
Published on June 20, 2013
Wet weather brings out “dog vomit” slime mold in landscape mulch. -
Juniper scale crawlers are active in Michigan
Published on June 14, 2013
Mid-June is best time to control juniper scale on needles. -
Common plants are being mistaken for giant hogweed
Published on June 13, 2013
Giant hogweed coverage in the news is causing many people to be concerned about non-toxic plants on their property. Here are photos of common look-alikes to help you better distinguish between these plants. -
Severe chlorosis in pin oaks
Published on June 13, 2013
Yellowing in pin oaks is usually related to underlying soil issues. -
2012 drought effects linger in trees and shrubs
Published on June 6, 2013
Despite mild weather so far in 2013, some trees and shrubs still show effects from last summer.