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Native plants provide a smart solution for your gardening challenges
Published on May 13, 2015
A wide variety of native plants that will provide seasonal interest, color and wildlife habitat can be used in challenging landscape situations. -
Choosing native trees and shrubs for your Michigan landscape
Published on March 20, 2015
Native trees and shrubs are low maintenance and a great addition to the landscape. -
Adding native plants to your garden
Published on December 18, 2014
Native plants have several characteristics that make them appealing as garden and landscape plants. -
Scientists in search of healthy native ash trees in Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio counties
Published on October 29, 2014
Researchers looking for survivor trees in wooded areas and forests that were devastated by the emerald ash borer -
Native wildflowers coming to a woodlot near you!
Published on April 1, 2014
As the spring wildflowers begin to emerge, many resources are available to help wildflower novices to identify and use wildflowers in home woodland landscapes. -
Smart trees and shrubs for natural shoreline plantings
Published on February 26, 2014
If you have property on a waterfront, native trees and shrubs help protect shorelines and provide beauty. -
Michigan native species resources can help you make smart choices for the environment
Published on December 31, 2013
Online resources are available for those looking for information native species. -
Using native plants in landscape design projects: what contractors need to know
Published on September 17, 2013
A series of three tours of Michigan native plant and seed production facilities increases understanding of this ‘growing’ industry. -
Smart trees and shrubs suitable for Michigan landscapes
Published on February 22, 2013
A selection of different native trees and shrubs to grow in your Michigan landscape. -
Wildflowers and native plants: What’s the difference?
Published on February 8, 2013
Know what you are buying, because wildflowers and native plants are not the same thing.