News
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Fall color season is just around the corner
Published on August 26, 2022
Peak fall color is the result of a combination of daylength, weather and tree type. -
New edition of Tools for Varroa Management from the Honey Bee Health Coalition
Published on August 25, 2022
The new edition includes extensive revisions, treatment tables, and updates for beekeepers to manage Varroa mites. -
Bark shedding from trees during summer
Published on August 17, 2022
Some trees naturally lose bark over time, and this may not be a sign of tree decline. -
Extension Master Gardener Photo of the Month for August showcases protecting water quality
Published on August 5, 2022
Patty Cotter’s photo highlights one of MSU Extension Master Gardener’s missions: Teaching others how to garden to protect water quality. -
Drive-by botany: Orange daylily and white sweet-clover
Published on July 19, 2022
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early July 2022. -
Drive-by botany: Elderberry and ox-eye daisy
Published on July 12, 2022
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in late June 2022. -
Controlling yellow nutsedge in turfgrass
Published on June 29, 2022
Yellow nutsedge is appearing in turfgrass. This article describes nutsedge and presents control options for homeowners and professional applicators. -
Crabgrass control during a hot summer
Published on June 29, 2022
Crabgrass has been enjoying the high temperatures in Michigan by invading turfgrass areas. -
Landscape trees begin to show signs of summer stress
Published on June 28, 2022
Mulching and watering are keys to keeping trees healthy during heat and drought. -
Winter injury on shrubs following combined environmental stresses
Published on June 24, 2022
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics and MSU Extension have seen an uptick in the number of winter injury cases in spring 2022.