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Demystifying fertilizer labels for home gardeners
Published on November 27, 2018
Understanding the numbers on a fertilizer bag and soil test results can help you choose which fertilizer to buy that will supply the needed nutrients for your garden or landscape plants. -
Five home hacks to reduce your food waste footprint
Published on October 30, 2018
Cutting food waste starts with you. -
Making the most out of your soil test
Published on March 13, 2018
What does soil pH mean for your garden? -
New resource available for winter manure application decisions
Published on February 20, 2018
How do I know if it is safe to spread manure this winter? -
Smart gardeners improve their soil and weed control with organic mulch
Published on January 24, 2018
Improve soil and weed control by using organic mulches in your vegetable gardens and ornamental landscape beds. -
Garden smarter with Michigan State University Extension programs
Published on August 14, 2017
If you haven’t heard of Michigan State University Extension’s Smart Gardening initiative, its goal is to promote earth friendly and sustainable practices that will save gardeners time, effort and money. -
Why does boron show up on my soil test report?
Published on May 17, 2017
Based on your soil type and intended crop, the nutrients recommended by the MSU soil test report may include boron. -
Consider composting in your school garden this fall
Published on November 28, 2016
There are still opportunities to get in the garden in late fall and early winter. -
Autumn brown to spring green
Published on November 21, 2016
Mulching or composting leaves this fall can reduce waste at the curb and improve your lawn and garden next spring. -
Fall cleanup in vegetable gardens
Published on October 10, 2016
Soil testing, removing plant material and adding organic mulches, compost and cover crops are all smart gardening techniques for fall cleanup.