Resources
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Smart Gardening: What makes a pollinator rare or endangered?
Published on March 16, 2020
This tip sheet introduces a few of the rarer pollinators that are poorly known and only referred to by their scientific names. -
Understanding and managing invasive plant species
Published on February 1, 2018
Smart gardeners can reduce the impacts of invasive plants by following these tips. -
Container gardening in a shaded area tip sheet
Published on May 12, 2017
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Container gardening in a sunny area tip sheet
Published on May 11, 2017
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Smart Gardening to support monarchs
Published on January 6, 2017
Support monarchs with a season-long display of flowering trees, shrubs and perennials in your yard. Include milkweed for the caterpillars. -
Growing milkweeds for monarch butterflies
Published on June 10, 2016
This two-page tip sheet includes colorful pictures of milkweeds and explains how you can support the survival of monarch butterflies by growing milkweeds in your home landscape or garden. -
Water-smart landscapes by design
Published on May 12, 2016
Planning a water-smart garden begins with understanding your site. -
Drought-tolerant plants save water, money and time
Published on May 11, 2016
Tip sheet on drought-tolerant plants. -
Impatiens downy mildew: A curse and opportunity for smart gardeners
Published on May 10, 2016
With the right weather conditions (cool temperatures and plenty of moisture), downy mildew can infect a patch of impatiens seemingly overnight. -
Going native can be a smart choice for Michigan landscapes
Published on May 9, 2016
What if you could create a beautiful landscape in your yard with plants that came well-adapted to your soil and climate?