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Be a smart gardener and protect lakes, streams and wetlands

Published on January 22, 2021
Check out our new Smart Gardening for Shorelands tip sheets to learn how you can landscape with water quality in mind.
New MDARD emergency order extends restricted use pesticide certifications until June 30, 2021

Published on January 7, 2021
MDARD extends RUP certification credentials for applicators expiring in 2019 and 2020, extends opportunity to recertify by credits for additional six months.
A mobile-friendly guide for weed identification in nurseries and landscapes is now available

Published on December 11, 2020
This important weed identification tool can be downloaded for free to view on smart phones and tablets.
Biological control of invasive swallow-wort vines in Michigan

Published on December 10, 2020
A defoliating moth from eastern Europe may be the solution for long-term control of invasive vines that disrupt native plant and animal communities, including monarch butterflies.
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available online before the end of the year

Published on November 17, 2020
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online opportunities available.