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Home Trees & Shrubs
Learn how to make your yard more attractive by keeping up to date with the events and resources about maintaining the trees and shrubs in your yard.
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May 5
Michigan Cottage Food Law Workshop - May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020 6:00PM – 8:00PM Online Zoom Webinar
Cottage Food Law workshop for those interested in starting a cottage food business in Michigan.
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Smart gardening to deter deer
Published on January 6, 2017
Stop deer damage in your garden or landscape with smart gardening techniques. -
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. -
Smart Gardening to prevent oak wilt
Published on August 9, 2019
Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to recognize, prevent and control oak wilt. -
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. -
American Elm
Published on March 11, 2016
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Spotted Lanternfly: A Colorful Cause for Concern
Published on November 30, 2020
Learn how to identify spotted lanternfly and take steps to slow its spread. -
Gardening in Michigan
Published on April 24, 2012
Whether you are looking to save money, love fresh flavor, or just enjoy working with nature, Michigan is a great place for growing fruit, vegetables, flowers and other landscape plants. -
Smart Gardening: Trees and shrubs suitable for Michigan landscapes
Published on May 11, 2016
Beautiful landscapes begin with a strong foundation of woody trees and shrubs. -
Smart Reasons to Choose Native Plants Video
Published on May 23, 2016
Lawns and waterfronts benefit from using native plants. -
Matching Native Plants to Your Yard’s Needs Video
Published on May 23, 2016
A homeowner explains his yard’s challenges, and how they’re met with native plants. -
Selecting Native Plants or Well-adapted Plants Video
Published on May 23, 2016
Selecting native or well-adapted plants to simplify meeting the plant’s needs. -
New, free poison ivy bulletin available for ID, control and more
Published on June 2, 2020
MSU Extension has released a new bulletin on identifying poison ivy, look-alike species, the irritant substance and options for control. -
Rosemary: The herb with winter problems
Published on November 2, 2011
Cold, dark winters are a challenge for keeping a rosemary plant alive for next spring. -
Why do my maple leaves have spots?!
Published on July 29, 2011
Numerous spots on maple leaves concern homeowners. A common cause is tar spot disease, a cosmetic problem that typically does not impact tree health. -
Native plants for Michigan landscapes: Part 2 - Shrubs
Published on July 25, 2011
Native plants are a great addition to the landscape to provide a thrifty, no-nonsense landscape for years to come. -
Fall needle drop: A natural phenomenon in conifers
Published on October 21, 2011
Don’t panic! Losing old needles in the fall is normal for pines, spruce, fir and arborvitae. -
Tips on repairing storm-damaged trees
Published on August 14, 2012
When assessing damage to trees in your yard, MSU Extension offers the following tips for homeowners about what to do with storm damaged trees and how to approach the repairs safely. -
Forcing spring flowering trees and shrubs to bloom indoors
Published on March 2, 2018
Bring an early spring indoors with blooms from flowering trees and shrubs. -
2012 drought effects linger in trees and shrubs
Published on June 6, 2013
Despite mild weather so far in 2013, some trees and shrubs still show effects from last summer.