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  • Smart Gardening: Identifying the oaks of Michigan

    Published on August 9, 2021
    The following guide will help you distinguish between the 10 most common species of oaks in Michigan.

  • Smart Gardening for Shorelands: Smart Waterfront Plants to Enhance Your Shoreline

    Published on November 24, 2020
    Plants that grow in, along, and just outside water play an important role in protecting water quality and providing habitat for many water loving critters.

  • Smart Gardening: Prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species

    Published on January 16, 2020
    Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species

  • Smart Gardening to prevent oak wilt

    Published on August 9, 2019
    Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to recognize, prevent and control oak wilt.

  • Understanding and managing invasive plant species

    Published on February 1, 2018
    Smart gardeners can reduce the impacts of invasive plants by following these tips.

  • Smart gardening to deter deer

    Published on January 6, 2017
    Stop deer damage in your garden or landscape with smart gardening techniques.

  • Water-smart landscapes by design

    Published on May 12, 2016
    Planning a water-smart garden begins with understanding your site.

  • Drought-tolerant plants save water, money and time

    Published on May 11, 2016
    Tip sheet on drought-tolerant plants.

  • Smart Gardening: Trees and shrubs suitable for Michigan landscapes

    Published on May 11, 2016
    Beautiful landscapes begin with a strong foundation of woody trees and shrubs.

  • Smart lakefront plants

    Published on May 10, 2016
    What lakefront property owner wouldn’t appreciate the pristine, relaxing environment found right at the water’s edge?

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