MSU Extension Landscaping

• Landscaping important to maintaining health of shorelines

  Published on June 21, 2022
  “Natural Shoreline Landscapes on Michigan’s Inland Lakes: Guidebook for Property Owners,” provides guidance on lake-friendly natural shoreline landscaping.

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  Drive-by botany: Black locust and multiflora rose

  Published on June 21, 2022
  Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early June 2022.

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  A native Michigan shoreline: We did it, so can you! Part 2

  Published on June 20, 2022
  A lakefront property owner describes next steps in restoring his typical lakeshore into a native lakescape that protects the lake and provides a home for birds and butterflies.

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  Drive-by botany: Purple dead-nettle and Morrow’s honeysuckle

  Published on May 24, 2022
  Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-May 2022.

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  Keep watch for the invasive box tree moth in 2022

  Published on May 12, 2022
  Monitoring and detection efforts continue to ensure box tree moth does not find a home in Michigan.

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  Spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, season starts soon

  Published on May 11, 2022
  Visit a newly revised MSU Extension website to learn about spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, and what you can do to protect your trees this summer if you live in an area experiencing an outbreak.

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  What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?

  Published on May 10, 2022
  Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees.

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  Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

  Published on April 13, 2022
  Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.

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  Pollinator supportive trees and shrubs for farm and orchard windbreaks

  Published on April 8, 2022
  Fruit growers can support bee health and other wildlife by thoughtfully selecting woody plants for their windbreaks.

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  Best annual and perennial varieties according to the 2021 Michigan Plant Trials

  Published on April 5, 2022
  MSU and each cooperating firm in the Michigan Garden Plant Tour trialed varieties throughout last summer and chose their best-of-the-best and visitor favorites from the 2021 trials.