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Planting bulbs, lasagna style

Published on October 14, 2020
Layering flower bulbs like a lasagna in a planting bed or container maximizes the impact of your bulbs in a small space.
Join Queen Quest to search for overwintering bumble bees

Published on October 13, 2020
How you can help researchers understand where bumble bees spend the cold months.
Naturalizing spring flowering bulbs

Published on October 9, 2020
A garden that is planned but looks unplanned is called a naturalized garden. The beauty of a naturalized garden is it looks as if it popped up naturally.
Smart gardening with deer: Deer-resistant bulbs to plant in fall

Published on September 30, 2020
October is the ideal time to plant over-wintering, deer-resistant bulbs in Michigan.
Leaf spot damage from fourlined plant bug a common sight in Michigan gardens

Published on August 3, 2020
Tips for recognizing and managing fourlined plant bug, a distinctive garden pest.
Top five summer questions on the MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline

Published on July 31, 2020
Check out the top five hot topics to get your quick answer to what might be happening in your yard or garden.
ReGrow Milkweed for Monarchs: Last call to participate!

Published on July 14, 2020
You have until July 20 to join this crowd sourced MSU monarch butterfly conservation study.
Top five questions on the MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline this spring

Published on June 12, 2020
Check out the top five hot topics to get your quick answer to what might be happening in your yard or garden.
Free Smart Gardening Series offered online

Published on June 4, 2020
Join us for online sessions on beekeeping, wildlife damage management, pollinator-friendly landscaping, vegetable garden insects, the Upper Peninsula hotline responder team and garden resources, and tips for using your fruits and vegetables.
Smart bulbs and plants for the summer garden

Published on May 22, 2020
Diversify your garden with unique bulbs and summer blooming plants.