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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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  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.

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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.

• American Elm

  Published on March 11, 2016
  

• 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.

• October gardening tips

  Published on October 20, 2011
  The weather may be growing cooler, but don’t take a gardening rest just yet! The time for “R&R” will come when you’ve properly prepared your beds for winter and next spring.

• Autumn olive: one invasive shrub

  Published on December 1, 2011
  A pest of the west and beast of the east, the autumn olive can be one invasive shrub.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Discover plant-lover applications for your smart phone or tablet

  Published on April 3, 2012
  Gardening tips, tree identification, help with seed selection, garden planning and flower garden games are all available on your smart phone or tablet.

• 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.

• Gardening tips for wise use of your water resources

  Published on July 21, 2011
  Implementing environmentally friendly gardening practices can avoid waste and help protect water quality.

• Successful container gardening

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

• Late summer tips for gardeners

  Published on August 16, 2011
  Late summer offers a host of rewarding gardening work that produces both beauty and bounty.

• 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.

• Impacts of summer weather on landscape plants

  Published on July 22, 2011
  The hot and dry summer weeks can severely stress our trees, shrubs and lawns, but homeowners can easily protect.

• Oak wilt and other wonders

  Published on November 29, 2017
  Forests are under constant threat from current pests, and more pests are always on the horizon; forest owners and those interested in forests can help reduce negative impacts by learning about forest health issues.