MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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• Do your part to protect water quality

  Published on February 21, 2012
  Become a riparian steward by taking simple steps to manage shoreline property.

• Frost cracks and winter damage to trees

  Published on February 21, 2012
  Temperature changes and availability of moisture can damage landscape plants during the winter.

• Do you need a brush-up on pest management basics?

  Published on February 10, 2012
  MSU’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Academy is a quick, concentrated way to update your IPM skills. Join us on the MSU campus February 20-21.

• Order tree seedlings early for best selection

  Published on February 3, 2012
  For landowners who are considering planting trees on their property this spring, place your order early in the year to ensure the best selection and choice of plant material.

• What’s new with Imprelis?

  Published on February 3, 2012
  Questions remain about residual soil activity and recovery of trees affected by new herbicide.

• Michigan Fertilizer Act helps protect water quality

  Published on February 3, 2012
  Amendments to the Law prohibit fertilizer use and includes best management practices for water quality.

• Cutworms in the vegetable garden

  Published on February 2, 2012
  Snipped transplants and seedlings are the clue that you’ve got cutworms. Consider these non-pesticide solutions to protect your garden from this pest.

• Ordering fruit plants

  Published on February 2, 2012
  Thinking about growing some fruits for your garden? Here are some ordering tips.

• Growing fruit trees in the backyard

  Published on February 1, 2012
  Are you interested in having a backyard orchard? If you plan properly, you can grow high quality fruit.

• USDA releases new hardiness zone map

  Published on January 30, 2012
  New United States Department of Agriculture hardiness map features more up-to-date climate data and interactivity. Here are the strengths and limitations of the latest update since 1990.