News
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Critter-proof, spring-flowering bulbs
Published on October 19, 2011
The future happens today for spring color from flower bulbs. Here are some varieties that do not seem to attract deer and rodents. -
Wooly worms and winter weather predictions
Published on October 17, 2011
Those crazy caterpillars are talking weather again. -
Late fall oak caterpillar causing nuisance
Published on October 10, 2011
Got tiny caterpillars dangling down on threads and laying tiny, white, rice-like cocoons everywhere? Sounds like you have a bad case of oak skeletonizer! -
Magnolia scale is starting to appear on magnolias
Published on September 8, 2011
Blackening branches and leaves on a magnolia often indicates a serious infestation of magnolia scale. -
Gypsy moth finding a niche in evergreens
Published on August 18, 2011
Spruce trees provide haven for low populations of gypsy moth. Inspection of plants and sites where eggs could be laid is the key to preventing damage next year. -
Late summer tips for gardeners
Published on August 16, 2011
Late summer offers a host of rewarding gardening work that produces both beauty and bounty. -
Mosquito super emergence
Published on August 12, 2011
Has anybody noticed that there are more than a few mosquitoes out right now? -
What can I do about the mosquito super emergence?
Published on August 12, 2011
If simply staying indoors isn’t an option, use these precautions and repellents to keep away the heavy swarms of mosquitoes lurking in your yard. -
Unfounded fear of cicada killers
Published on July 29, 2011
Although large and fearsome in appearance, cicada killers are pretty much mild mannered and need not be killed. -
Michigan soybeans touch everyday lives
Published on July 28, 2011
Look in your pantry, refrigerator, medicine cabinet, garage or barn and odds are that you will find several soybean-derived products