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MSU hires new weed specialist for ornamentals
Published on September 30, 2019
The MSU Department of Horticulture welcomes Debalina Saha as a new assistant professor of horticulture specializing in weed management in the ornamental horticulture industry. -
Why is sap dripping from my magnolia tree?
Published on September 23, 2019
Scale insects causing sap to drip from trees have a critical time window for control. -
Drone workshops for agricultural professionals in Traverse City and East Lansing
Published on September 18, 2019
Register for free, hands-on training in drone operation, processing and analysis. -
Preventing the spread of boxwood blight in landscapes
Published on September 10, 2019
Landscapers and home gardeners should be on the lookout for boxwood blight in gardens and work to prevent its spread. -
Browning of boxwood: Is it boxwood blight?
Published on September 10, 2019
While the browning and defoliation of boxwood is a key symptom of boxwood blight, there are a number of other look-alike plant problems. -
Register now for national conference on protecting pollinators in urban landscapes
Published on September 4, 2019
The 2019 Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference, held Oct. 7-9 at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, features nationally and internationally known speakers. -
Using climatology to estimate first freezing temperatures of the fall season
Published on August 30, 2019
Statistics help narrow down the timing of first freezing temperatures across Michigan. -
Insects that look like bees
Published on August 30, 2019
It acts like a bee, but is it a bee? Many insects imitate bees and are also helpful for your yard and garden. -
The pollinators have not disappeared from your garden
Published on August 26, 2019
Several issues may explain why you did not notice pollinators this year. -
Lymantria dispar outbreaks in Michigan
Published on August 22, 2019
What can I do about Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth? Will Lymantria dispar go away on their own?