Resources
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Smart Gardening to prevent oak wilt
Published on August 9, 2019
Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to recognize, prevent and control oak wilt.
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Boxwood Blight Disease Identified in Michigan
Published on January 25, 2019
This fact sheet describes plant symptoms of boxwood disease as well as integrated pest management strategies for those who encounter the disease.
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Performance of Bentgrass Cultivars on Fairways in Michigan (E2917)
Published on August 11, 2017
Bentgrass species are native to western Europe, are the most widely used coolseason grass for golf courses, putting greens, tees and closely mowed fairways in the United State. The genus Agrostis comprises more than 220 species. Four are discussed below.
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How to treat hemlock trees for hemlock woolly adelgid
Published on June 22, 2017
Guidelines for homeowners with hemlock trees infested with hemlock woolly adelgid.
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A Guide for the Selection and Use of Plants in the Landscape (E2941)
Published on September 28, 2016
Plants are the foundation of our outdoor environment.
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Performance of Fineleaf Fescue Cultivars and Selections in Michigan 2004-2006 (E3041)
Published on November 23, 2015
Five species of fescue, chewings fescue, strong creeping red fescue, slender creeping red fescue, hard fescue and sheep fescue, are all commonly identified by their fine leaf texture.
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A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting of Woody Landscape Plants (E2839)
Published on November 11, 2015
A Pocket IPM Scouting Guide for Woody Landscape Plants. This plastic-coated scouting guide with its 3.5" X 6.0" pages is designed to fit in your pocket for easy field use in working with trees and shrubs.
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A Pocket Guide for IPM Weed Identification in Nurseries and Landscapes (E2982)
Published on November 11, 2015
A guide to weeds in nurseries and landscapes.
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Planting Techniques: A Guide for Successful Plant Establishment (E3111)
Published on November 11, 2015
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Wildfire-Resistant Landscape Plants for Michigan (E2948)
Published on November 10, 2015
Most Michigan residents are surprised to learn that Michigan experiences 8,000 to 10,000 wildland fires each year. It is estimated that forest fires, brush fires and grass fires destroy or damage 100 to 200 homes, barns and outbuildings annually.
