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  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.

• 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.

• American Elm

  Published on March 11, 2016
  

• To safeguard Michigan’s water resources, check before choosing fertilizers

  Published on July 24, 2012
  Following these four simple steps will help you determine what kind of fertilizer you need for your lawn and garden – if any – and how much.

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  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.

• At-home soil-test kit makes lawn and garden maintenance simple and effective

  Published on April 30, 2012
  Michigan State University (MSU) Extension home lawn and garden soil test mailer and soil test website give home gardeners the tools they need to grow healthy plants, protect the environment and save money.

• Going native can be a smart choice for Michigan landscapes

  Published on January 31, 2013
  Resources for giving native plants a chance around your yard and garden.

• 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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  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?

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  Red squirrel injury to spruce trees in winter

  Published on April 4, 2019
  Pesky red squirrels will feed on spruce and pine buds when other foods become scarce in the winter.

• It’s raining, it’s pouring, and it’s a good time for a landscape site assessment

  Published on April 12, 2013
  Look on the bright side, recent soggy conditions provide a good opportunity to identify potential problem spots in your landscape.

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  Smart gardening to deter deer

  Published on December 20, 2016
  Stop deer damage in your garden or landscape with smart gardening techniques.

• Forecasting insect activity by noting plant development and degree days

  Published on July 1, 2011
  Predict insect activity by watching plant development and checking the accumulation of degree days. Here’s how.

• Saving trees damaged by storms

  Published on May 30, 2013
  Carefully assess storm-damaged trees to determine which are worth saving and which are goners.

• Mulching landscape beds FAQs

  Published on May 2, 2013
  As the weather warms and homeowners and landscapers become active, many questions begin to arise when it comes to mulching landscape beds.

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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.

• What’s new with Imprelis?

  Published on February 3, 2012
  Questions remain about residual soil activity and recovery of trees affected by new herbicide.

• Gardeners frustrated with heavy deer damage this season

  Published on April 10, 2013
  2013 sees heavy landscape damage as hungry deer forage on trees, shrubs and other garden favorites.

• Proper pruning of Austrian pine

  Published on June 15, 2007
  

• Cicada mania not coming to Michigan in 2013

  Published on May 8, 2013
  You’ll have to travel east to witness this remarkable flight of billions of noisy insects, the cicada.