News
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Cow vetch pops up in gardens, but is it a friend or foe?
Published on August 2, 2016
Pretty in purple, cow vetch is an attractive plant that can serve as a feeding spot for beneficial insects and butterflies, but it can also overcrowd other landscape plants. -
Why so few monarchs this season?
Published on July 26, 2016
Monarch populations appear to be down this year in Michigan. Here’s why and what you can do to help. -
Milkweed tussock moth larvae feed on common milkweed
Published on July 19, 2016
Milkweed is not just for monarch butterflies – milkweed tussock moths are also a frequent diner. -
MSU Plant Trial Field Day on August 2, 2016
Published on July 19, 2016
Growers, retailers and landscapers of ornamental plants are invited to this annual event Aug. 2, 2016, to learn about new plants and how they perform in gardens. -
2016 Michigan Garden Plant Tour
Published on June 23, 2016
Greenhouse growers, landscapers and garden center and nursery operators are invited to visit leading young plant growers and the MSU gardens from July 25 to Aug. 5, 2016. -
Western flower thrips biological control in the summer
Published on June 15, 2016
Greenhouse growers will need to adapt their biological control strategies for thrips with temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. -
Breaking botanical boundaries in container planters
Published on May 19, 2016
Garden center retailers should encourage consumers to break the botanical boundaries and combine annuals, perennials and foliage plants for some eye-catching containers. -
Storing peonies to bloom at a later date
Published on May 11, 2016
You can cut peonies and store them for weeks or months if you know when to cut and how to properly store them. -
Springtime animal damage in your landscape
Published on April 14, 2016
Recognize who is causing damage to your yard and landscape during spring and how to prevent it. -
What sustainable practices do ornamental plant consumers value?
Published on April 1, 2016
Consumers value pollinator-friendly insect management practices over eco-practices.