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Planting and caring for trees, shrubs and landscape plantings will make your yard attractive.
General requirements and care
- Newly planted trees and shrubs
- Statewide table for frost-free dates for planting decisions
- A homeowner’s guide to nutrition and fertilization of landscape trees and shrubs
- Tips on tree and shrub pruning
- International Society of Arboriculture Michigan to find a local certified arborist
Selecting trees and shrubs
- Choosing smart trees and shrubs for Michigan landscapes
- Drought-tolerant plants save water, money and time
- Top choices for tough places when selecting conifers
- Deer-resistant plants for homeowners
Native plants and beneficial insects
- Video on selecting native or well-adapted plants to simplify meeting the plant’s needs
- Native plants can be a smart choice for Michigan landscapes
- Native trees for Michigan landscapes
- Native shrubs for Michigan landscapes
- Native plants and ecosystem services
Pest and disease management
- Scouting for pests in woody landscape plants
- Identifying natural enemies that offer you biological control
- Reading a pesticide label
Conifer disorders
- Spruce Problems from the University of Illinois
- Why are my pine trees turning brown
- What is spruce decline and what should you do about it
- Pine, spruce or fir: Getting to know Michigan evergreen trees
Oak wilt
- Worried about oak wilt?
- Smart Gardening to prevent oak wilt
- The best sampling procedures for accurate oak wilt testing
Emerald ash borer
- Emerald Ash Borer in your woodland
- Distinguishing ash from other common trees
- Recommended alternatives to ash trees for Michigan’s Lower Peninsula
Gypsy moth
- Dealing with Gypsy Moth Around Your Home or Property
- Common oak defoliators in Michigan (it’s not always gypsy moth!)
- Natural enemies of gypsy moth: the good guys
Additional resources
- The Garden Professors blog from Washington State University Extension
- MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostic lab for health analysis and identification of pests or disease