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What bug chewed on my plants last night?

Published on June 27, 2024
Under cover of darkness, a variety of animals might chew on your leaves. So how do you know who to blame and what to do about it?
When beige beetles with orange legs start to take over your garden this summer

Published on June 20, 2024
A high population of rose chafers can do serious damage to plants in the landscape.
Some cultivars of annual plants are pollinator-friendly

Published on June 6, 2024
There is a wide variation in pollinator attractiveness in the most popular annual bedding plants.
European hornet, a large wasp active in spring

Published on June 3, 2024
There is nothing unusual about finding large wasps in Michigan.
Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch helps volunteers detect invasive species in Michigan inland lakes

Published on June 2, 2024
A joint program between MSU and EGLE provides volunteers with training, guidance and useful tools to successfully identify and map invasive aquatic plants in their lakes.
When decorating for the holidays, don’t overlook the lovely White Pine, Michigan’s state tree

Published on June 2, 2024
Go green by considering a native tree species to help dress up your December.
Michigan well and pump records can reveal much about the geology of your home site

Published on June 2, 2024
If you have a private drinking water well, your Water Well and Pump Record can help you understand what potential drinking water contaminants may exist in your area.
The state of Michigan’s inland lake shorelines

Published on June 2, 2024
EGLE and EPA report reveals the degraded conditions of Michigan’s inland lakeshores.
Creating captivating containers

Published on May 24, 2024
Michigan’s trial gardens provide inspiration for designing your combination containers.
Purple deadnettle and henbit: Two common garden spring weeds

Published on May 14, 2024
Learn to identify and manage two commonly confused members of the mint family.