News
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How to choose a pest management company
Published on May 8, 2013
Qualified, licensed and insured pest management companies are key in riding homes of bed bugs. -
Cicada mania not coming to Michigan in 2013
Published on May 8, 2013
You’ll have to travel east to witness this remarkable flight of billions of noisy insects, the cicada. -
Growing grapes in the backyard
Published on May 3, 2013
Tips and resources to help get you started on your own backyard vineyard. -
Boxelder bugs: A real nuisance during spring
Published on April 12, 2013
Tips in controlling and managing boxelder bugs, a harmless yet bothersome pest found around the home and landscape. -
Protecting your home from wildfire is an ongoing endeavor
Published on April 4, 2013
The spring wildfire season is delayed because of lingering snowstorms. However, homeowners should inspect their property to eliminate hazards that could lead to the can burn their homes and damage their property from spreading wildfires. -
Smart lakefront plants
Published on January 24, 2013
Learn how you can love your lake by planting smart plants that are native to Michigan. -
Bring a bit of spring indoors during the winter
Published on January 7, 2013
Forcing branches to bloom indoors is an easy process that will allow you to enjoy spring plants in your home during the winter months. -
Recycle your fresh Christmas tree and protect against deer browse
Published on December 26, 2012
Take advantage of this smart use of your old Christmas tree. Protect your garden plants from deer feeding by placing cut boughs from your recycled tree in a tee-pee fashion around plants. -
Have a "fire-wise" Christmas
Published on December 21, 2012
Explore tips and suggestions from Firewise educators to protect your home, family and community from fires started by holiday lights and decorations. -
Liking lichens in the landscape
Published on December 7, 2012
Lichens are an interesting and overlooked composite organism found on trees and rocks.