MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

Smart Gardening for Shorelands

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Smart Shorelands: Waterfront Plants to Enhance Your Shoreline

  Published on January 3, 2024
  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.