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Smart Gardening Brings Positive Change to Michigan Gardens

Published on June 11, 2024
MSU Extension’s Smart Gardening initiative equips gardeners with earth-friendly, sustainable techniques, proper planting options and more.
Smart Gardening: Using Native Plants Is a Smart Choice for Michigan Landscapes

Published on April 30, 2024
Tip sheet on using native plants for Michigan landscapes.
Smart Gardening: Growing Backyard Fruit Trees

Published on April 30, 2024
Smart Gardening tip sheet on growing backyard tree fruit
Field Horsetail: A Plant As Old As Time

Published on February 2, 2024
Explore what it is about field horsetail that makes it so persistent and what the options are if it is undesirable.
Smart Gardening: Pruning and Training Backyard Apple and Pear Trees

Published on January 16, 2024
Smart Gardening tip sheet on pruning and training backyard apple and pear trees
Smart Shorelands: Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

Published on January 4, 2024
Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Smart Shorelands: Keep it Clean to Protect Frogs and Toads

Published on January 4, 2024
Frogs and toads are great companions for your yard and garden. They eat pests like beetles, cutworms and slugs and are an important food source for a variety of other animals including herons, mink, foxes and fish.
Smart Shorelands: Soak Up the Rain with a Smart Rain Garden

Published on January 4, 2024
Beautify your yard and neighborhood while helping the environment with a rain garden.
Smart Shorelands: Stormwater Solutions for Protecting Your Waterfront

Published on January 4, 2024
Not only can smart stormwater practices improve water quality, they can also enhance the natural beauty of your landscape, improve wildlife habitat, and conserve water.
Smart Shorelands: Planning Your Nearshore Garden

Published on January 4, 2024
Extending your lakefront garden into the water opens an exciting new opportunity to enhance your property’s beauty and function.