MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

News

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  Lindsey Kerr joins MSU Extension consumer horticulture team in Wayne County

  Published on September 15, 2022
  Kerr will work with Extension Master Gardeners, home gardeners and other partners in Wayne County and across the state.

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  Fall color season is just around the corner

  Published on August 26, 2022
  Peak fall color is the result of a combination of daylength, weather and tree type.

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  New edition of Tools for Varroa Management from the Honey Bee Health Coalition

  Published on August 25, 2022
  The new edition includes extensive revisions, treatment tables, and updates for beekeepers to manage Varroa mites.

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  First detection of spotted lanternfly in Michigan

  Published on August 18, 2022
  A new insect brings new problems.

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  Bark shedding from trees during summer

  Published on August 17, 2022
  Some trees naturally lose bark over time, and this may not be a sign of tree decline.

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  Extension Master Gardener Photo of the Month for August showcases protecting water quality

  Published on August 5, 2022
  Patty Cotter’s photo highlights one of MSU Extension Master Gardener’s missions: Teaching others how to garden to protect water quality.

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  Drive-by botany: Orange daylily and white sweet-clover

  Published on July 19, 2022
  Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early July 2022.

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  Drive-by botany: Elderberry and ox-eye daisy

  Published on July 12, 2022
  Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in late June 2022.

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  Controlling yellow nutsedge in turfgrass

  Published on June 29, 2022
  Yellow nutsedge is appearing in turfgrass. This article describes nutsedge and presents control options for homeowners and professional applicators.

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  Landscape trees begin to show signs of summer stress

  Published on June 28, 2022
  Mulching and watering are keys to keeping trees healthy during heat and drought.