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Sharpen your skills with MSU Extension pruning workshops

Published on March 3, 2026
Join MSU Extension this April for four pruning workshops in southeast Michigan.
New boxwood diagnostic tool now available to help Michigan homeowners protect their landscapes

Published on March 2, 2026
Check out our new user-friendly diagnostic guide designed to help you quickly identify common problems affecting boxwood shrubs and determine practical next steps for treatment and prevention.
Living mulch between rows: A smart strategy for home gardens

Published on February 20, 2026
Living mulch is a type of ground cover planted between rows of vegetables to suppress weeds, conserve moisture and improve soil health.
What can I do about sandhill cranes in my yard and garden?

Published on February 19, 2026
Understanding their history and diet is a great first step.
All-season trees: Paperbark maple

Published on February 19, 2026
All-season trees like paperbark maple provide interest to your landscape by changing colors throughout all four seasons.