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Don’t sweep your leaves to the curb! Mulch them back into your lawn or garden
Published on November 7, 2016
Mulching leaves back into your lawn will provide a natural source of nutrients that will improve the growth of your lawn. -
Boxelder bugs complete their fall stampede
Published on October 27, 2016
Your house is the perfect spot for boxelder bugs to spend winter. Consider these management tips. -
Two steps forward for nature and wildlife
Published on October 18, 2016
Sixty new Michigan Conservation Stewards Program participants display their projects on October 18, 19 and 20. How will they improve Michigan’s natural environment? -
Fall is a good time to control viburnum leaf beetles
Published on October 13, 2016
Control viburnum leaf beetles in fall and winter to lessen damage in spring. -
Pest-free gardens begin with fall cleanup
Published on October 12, 2016
Using integrated pest management in your garden now will decrease your chances of insect pests and diseases next year. -
Hauling firewood long distances can spread invasive forest pests
Published on October 11, 2016
Fall weather means the start of firewood burning by many Michigan residents. However, cutting and hauling firewood over long distances can contribute to the spread of invasive forest pest populations around Michigan. -
Fall cleanup in vegetable gardens
Published on October 10, 2016
Soil testing, removing plant material and adding organic mulches, compost and cover crops are all smart gardening techniques for fall cleanup. -
Preventative medicine for plants
Published on October 6, 2016
Plants and humans are not that different when it comes to their health. Try out these plant care tips. -
Controlling broadleaf weeds in the lawn is best done in October
Published on October 6, 2016
Fall is the ideal time for controlling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy, dandelion and white clover. -
Add common milkweed to your garden and make homeless insects happy
Published on September 28, 2016
Milkweed plants can serve as host to many kinds of interesting insects, and can be grown using seeds of other milkweed plants.