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 management

• Scouting for pests in woody landscape plants
• Identifying natural enemies that offer you biological control
• Reading a pesticide label

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 guy

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