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Rose rosette disease: A death sentence for roses
Published on September 7, 2023
How rose rosette disease spreads unseen among roses. -
Soil testing through MSU Extension
Published on August 30, 2023
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year. -
Why test soil in the fall?
Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why. -
Drive-by botany: Joe Pye weed and ironweed
Published on August 24, 2023
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-August 2023. -
Diagnostic Academy recently held in the Upper Peninsula
Published on August 23, 2023
Extension Master Gardeners and others learn more about diagnostics and assisting the public with plant and insect concerns. -
Drive-by Botany: Yellow coneflower and wild bergamot
Published on July 31, 2023
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in late July 2023. -
Drive-by botany: Crown vetch and common milkweed
Published on June 30, 2023
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in late June 2023. -
Drive-by botany: Marsh marigold and autumn olive
Published on June 29, 2023
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in late May 2023. -
Equip yourself for dry weather: Tools and techniques to soften the slap of drought in your garden
Published on June 26, 2023
To minimize the impact of drought in your landscape and garden, it is crucial to employ the right tools and techniques. Planning ahead and implementing simple practices can soften the blow of drought and help your garden thrive. -
Lily leaf beetles continue to spread in Michigan
Published on March 14, 2023
Monitor lilies throughout Michigan’s growing season for signs of lily leaf beetle larvae, feeding damage or eggs.