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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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• When to control tar spots on maples

  Published on August 26, 2011
  Although tar spot symptoms are readily visible now, pause for a moment to consider the overall impact on tree health and appropriate chemical management.

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  Growing populations of gypsy moth caterpillars raise concern for landscapes and woodlots

  Published on May 9, 2018
  Spring hatch of gypsy moth caterpillar begins in Michigan.

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  Gypsy moth outbreaks in Michigan

  Published on August 22, 2019
  What can I do about gypsy moths? Will gypsy moths go away on their own?

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  Smart Gardening to prevent oak wilt

  Published on August 9, 2019
  Learn to recognize oak wilt and how to prevent and control this devastating disease. A timely response can mean the difference between losing one tree or many.

• Repairing ornamental plants and trees from storm damage

  Published on July 14, 2011
  Take care of your landscape plants and trees after severe storms, as some injuries could be permanent.

• White pine weevil and your spruces and pines

  Published on April 16, 2013
  Spray time is approaching rapidly for this pest of spruces and pines.

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  Extreme springtime conditions cause stress to many conifer shrubs in Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin

  Published on July 20, 2018
  Use Smart Gardening tips for current management and future prevention of water stress in conifer shrubs.

• Liking lichens in the landscape

  Published on December 7, 2012
  Lichens are an interesting and overlooked composite organism found on trees and rocks.

• Winter tree and shrub injury: What are the signs?

  Published on March 3, 2014
  Look for signs of winter damage on trees, shrubs and perennials; plan your home landscape management strategies accordingly.

• Shade trees and conifers showing effects of tough summer

  Published on September 5, 2012
  Fall tree care is essential to help trees prepare for winter.

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  Don’t panic over frost damage to trees and shrubs

  Published on May 15, 2017
  Damage may look severe, but plants will usually recover.

• Imprelis update for spring 2013

  Published on June 6, 2013
  Two years after problems first emerged, questions remain for the ill-fated herbicide Imprelis.

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  My backyard is under water—should I be worried about my trees?

  Published on April 6, 2017
  Most trees can tolerate periods of flooding while they are still dormant.

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  Conifer problems that aren’t problems

  Published on May 5, 2017
  Understanding tree biology can help in evaluating potential issues.

• Tree damage from Imprelis: One year later

  Published on June 19, 2012
  Landscapers and homeowners are seeing subtle and longer-term tree damage from the turf herbicide Imprelis, even to trees that showed little impact in 2011.

• Gypsy moth caterpillars damaging spruce trees

  Published on July 11, 2012
  Spruce trees provide haven for low populations of gypsy moth.

• Landscape tree and shrub fertilization guide now available

  Published on April 20, 2012
  New factsheet provides homeowners with guidance to keep landscape plants green and growing.

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  Winterberry: Michigan’s native holly

  Published on March 10, 2017
  Michigan holly provides a colorful display in the winter landscape and a late-season food source for birds.

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  What can I plant to replace my storm-damaged tree?

  Published on August 13, 2015
  Michigan State University Extension tip sheets suggest alternatives for trees lost to recent storms.

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  Elm trees attacked early in season by European elm flea weevils

  Published on May 30, 2017
  Browning Siberian elms in spring are the result of leaf feeding weevils.