Programs & Resources
Resources
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Smart watering for lawns: Don’t let the lawn squeeze you dry
Published on May 10, 2016
One of the areas in the home landscape that can use a tremendous amount of water is the lawn. -
Smart soils: What you can do to reduce phosphorus
Published on May 10, 2016
Phosphorus is a mineral that is found in many fertilizers and is a necessary element for healthy plant growth. -
Mulch leaves into turf for a smart lawn
Published on May 10, 2016
Over 20 years of turf research has proven that fall is the optimum time to “invest” in the green you will enjoy next spring. -
Impatiens downy mildew: A curse and opportunity for smart gardeners
Published on May 10, 2016
With the right weather conditions (cool temperatures and plenty of moisture), downy mildew can infect a patch of impatiens seemingly overnight. -
Going native can be a smart choice for Michigan landscapes
Published on May 9, 2016
What if you could create a beautiful landscape in your yard with plants that came well-adapted to your soil and climate? -
Bees of the Great Lakes Region and Wildflowers to Support Them
Published on April 29, 2016
The pocket-sized guide is designed to help farmers and gardeners identify the many species of bees inhabiting Michigan and the rest of the Great Lakes region. -
Composting: A smart gardening practice to recycle garden and yard waste
Published on April 5, 2016
Using compost in your garden benefits soil health by improving tilth, increasing water retention and creating air pockets for plant roots to grow. -
Smart Gardening: Smart lawn alternatives to protect pollinators
Published on April 5, 2016
Create pollinator-friendly lawns that are inviting to bees and other pollinators. -
Smart Gardening: Invite pollinators by creating a smart habitat
Published on April 5, 2016
There are many ways you can make your landscape more inviting for bees and other pollinators. -
Gardening for pollinators: Smart plants to support pollinators
Published on April 5, 2016
Pollinators and native bees will feed on many different types of flowering plants in your landscape and garden.