MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

News

• Delay pruning of oaks to prevent oak wilt

  Published on July 29, 2011
  Avoid potential risk of infection by waiting until November to prune oaks.

• Bagworms extend their reach northward

  Published on July 29, 2011
  Although considered to be a southern pest, bagworms can cause serious defoliation injury to Michigan trees.

• 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.

• Two more spruce problems that are not herbicide related

  Published on July 29, 2011
  Cooley spruce adelgid and spruce needle rust result in browning of current year’s growth on spruce and may be mistaken for Imprelis damage.

• Why do my maple leaves have spots?!

  Published on July 29, 2011
  Numerous spots on maple leaves concern homeowners. A common cause is tar spot disease, a cosmetic problem that typically does not impact tree health.

• 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

• Agriculture in Michigan is amazing!

  Published on July 28, 2011
  Michigan’s farmers produce more than 200 food and fiber products and lead the nation in the production of 18 commodities.

• Native plants for Michigan landscapes: Part 2 - Shrubs

  Published on July 25, 2011
  Native plants are a great addition to the landscape to provide a thrifty, no-nonsense landscape for years to come.

• Impacts of summer weather on landscape plants

  Published on July 22, 2011
  The hot and dry summer weeks can severely stress our trees, shrubs and lawns, but homeowners can easily protect.

• Consumers ate up education at Breakfast on the Farm in West Branch

  Published on July 15, 2011
  Breakfast on the Farm was as important for the producers involved as it was for the public. It was an opportunity for them to come together and develop and express trust, respect and appreciation.