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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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  Planting a tree successfully requires the correct planting depth

  Published on September 23, 2015
  Even many years after planting, mistakes in planting depth can come back to haunt the tree.

• Winter protection: Just one of many fall garden chores

  Published on November 15, 2011
  It’s time to get you garden ready for ‘ol man winter whether you like it or not. Keeping the rodents and deer away, creating protective barriers and digging up tender perennials are things to consider now.

• Extended hot conditions brings an early hatch for a magnolia pest

  Published on August 17, 2012
  Managing the crawler stage of magnolia scale is complicated by the 2012 heat wave. Using Enviro-weather helps remove the guesswork about timing pesticides.

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  Carpenter ants nesting in trees and homes

  Published on October 5, 2017
  Carpenter ants in trees and houses are an indicator of a moisture and decay problem. Locating the problem gives you opportunity to act.

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  Poison ivy: Can it grow on trees?

  Published on May 31, 2016
  When collecting firewood, don’t be fooled. Poison ivy can grow on trees.

• Pruning spring flowering shrubs

  Published on May 15, 2013
  Correct timing of pruning will preserve flowers on shrubs that bloom in the spring.

• Protecting trees and shrubs from frost damage

  Published on April 11, 2013
  “Tried and true” method of covering plants with lightweight fabric is usually the best protection during frost advisories.

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  Gypsy moth outbreaks may be contained with the help of a little fungus

  Published on June 22, 2018
  Entomophaga fungus keeps gypsy moth populations in check with spring rainfall.

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  Keep garden soils moist during a drought

  Published on June 30, 2016
  Prevent drought stress in your garden and landscape by checking soil moisture.

• Oh, deer. Oh, dear.

  Published on November 10, 2011
  Planting deer-resistant landscape plants this fall can help discourage deer and rabbits from using your garden as a free buffet during the winter.

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  It isn't fall yet, so why are my tree's leaves yellow?

  Published on August 31, 2016
  Extreme pH levels and drought can cause chlorosis in trees. What are the clues?

• Successful container gardening

  Published on June 7, 2013
  Containers are a great way to garden or add interest to your garden.

• Velvet galls caused by tiny eriophyid mites

  Published on July 5, 2011
  Tiny eriophyid mites create abnormal growth on leaves with little impact to the tree’s health.

• Japanese beetles are out and about

  Published on July 15, 2011
  Spray for Japanese beetles when you first find them on your trees, shrubs and flowers, as the odor of crushed leaves from feeding will attract more beetles.

• Planting techniques for landscape plants

  Published on January 3, 2012
  New MSU Extension publication, “Planting Techniques: A Guide for Successful Plant Establishment” explains how to improve long-term survival and vigor of landscape plants.

• Fallen oak shoots may be work of the twig pruner

  Published on June 8, 2012
  If you find oak shoots with green leaves on your lawn this time of year, don’t worry; it is probably caused by a beetle, and it won’t hurt your tree.

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  Smart winter protection for trees and shrubs

  Published on November 21, 2014
  Protect your landscape plants from Old Man Winter by following these tips.

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  Maple leaf blister and anthracnose: Two diseases of maple leaves

  Published on July 9, 2020
  Learn more about the symptoms of maple leaf blister and maple anthracnose, two foliar diseases of maple trees that can appear in late spring on the same tree.

• The spread of non-native invasive forest pests pose difficult problems once established in Michigan

  Published on June 14, 2016
  Forest pests could create serious problems if Michiganders aren’t vigilant.

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  On Tapping Maples

  Published on May 7, 2019
  Making maple syrup brings families to woodlands in productive ways. The idea of spending time reducing sap to syrup attracts many, both in the production and the consumption. The season is short. The memories are not.