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Avoid herbicide misuse at home, things to know before you buy

Published on May 30, 2025
A little herbicide homework can increase efficacy, safety and cost savings.
Scholarship applications now open for MSU Extension’s fall online Foundations of Gardening course

Published on May 21, 2025
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden.
Drive-by botany: Eastern redbud and garlic mustard

Published on May 19, 2025
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early May 2025.
Box tree moth quarantine covers 13 southern Michigan counties

Published on May 15, 2025
The regulated area for box tree moth includes 13 southeast and central Michigan counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Lapeer, Livingston, Oakland, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, Monroe, Macomb and St. Clair.
Consider maintenance when choosing plants this spring

Published on May 13, 2025
Heavy-feeding plants such as petunia require more maintenance from home gardeners than other species to ensure season-long color.
Learn to build a rain garden!

Published on May 8, 2025
Join us June 10, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in Dimondale, MI, for a rain garden workshop for beginners.
Not your mother’s Roundup

Published on May 8, 2025
The ingredients in Roundup branded products have changed. What does that mean for you?
Pain in the grass: Crabgrass

Published on April 29, 2025
Crabgrass got you crabby? Learn more about its biology to help hone your management strategies.
Grow like a pro: Shop smart and pick the best plants

Published on April 18, 2025
Select healthy transplants to ensure a great start to a productive garden this season.
What are lichens and what are they doing on my tree?

Published on April 16, 2025
Lichens are two-part organisms that are self-sufficient and harmless to their hosts.