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News
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How to protect pollinators in urban landscapes and gardens
Published on July 11, 2019
A new 2019 update is now available for the most complete guide to protecting pollinators while gardening, growing flowers or managing trees, shrubs or turfgrass in urban areas.
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Crabgrass control during a hot summer
Published on July 8, 2019
Crabgrass has been enjoying the high temperatures in Michigan by invading turfgrass areas.
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Exploring opportunities: Growing industrial hemp in Michigan
Published on July 8, 2019
Industrial hemp was legalized by the 2018 Farm Bill and is a new opportunity for Michigan growers. Join a four-part webinar series on growing industrial hemp, especially in greenhouse production.
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Sycamore anthracnose: Why your sycamore may be slow to leaf out this spring
Published on June 28, 2019
Many American sycamores have not leafed out well during this cold, wet spring, but they should recover with warmer weather.
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Pesky broadleaf weeds flowering in turf
Published on June 27, 2019
White clover, black medic and oxalis are all flowering in lawns and other turf now.
