MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Don’t guess - soil test! Get your Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test kit today

  Published on April 21, 2023
  Understanding each individual plant’s needs and the type of soil you have is the first step in properly managing soil fertility.

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  Frost-Free Dates

  Published on April 25, 2022
  When can I plant? Check your area’s frost free date.

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  Lead Safety for the Home Gardener

  Published on March 18, 2022
  Information about lead found in soils, vegetables, water and crops. Learn what is safe and resources available to you.

• Implication of cation-bridging interaction contribution to sorption of perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids by soils

  Published on February 28, 2022
  Partitioning in soil organic matter (SOM) is an important contribution to PFCA sorption by soils.

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  Smart Gardening: Fertilizer basics for the smart gardener

  Published on January 15, 2020
  Smart Gardening tip sheet on fertilizer basics for the smart gardener

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  Smart gardeners improve their soil and weed control with organic mulch

  Published on January 24, 2018
  Mulch can be utilized in nearly every garden setting.

• Healthy and Smart Soil Video

  Published on May 23, 2016
  The secret to a great garden lies in the soil.

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  What to do about compacted soil

  Published on May 12, 2016
  Gardeners are sometimes unaware of the problems soil compaction can cause in lawns, flower beds and gardens.

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  Smart gardens begin with healthy soil

  Published on May 12, 2016
  Cultivating a robust vegetable garden or a dazzling flower bed starts with healthy soil.

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  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.