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  Landscaping

  Whether you are a professional landscaper or homeowner, MSU Extension is your connection to the most trusted information on designing, installing and caring for the environments where we live and work.

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• Mar 3

  Michigan Beekeepers' Association 2021 Spring Conference

  March 3, 2021 – March 6, 2021 Online

  Beekeepers and people interested in learning more about beekeeping, honey bees, hive products, drone use, and bee related arts and culture are welcome to attend.

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  Btk: One Management Option for Gypsy Moth

  Published on May 16, 2019
  This publication is designed to answer some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Bt.

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  A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting of Woody Landscape Plants (E2839)

  Published on November 11, 2015
  A Pocket IPM Scouting Guide for Woody Landscape Plants. This plastic-coated scouting guide with its 3.5" X 6.0" pages is designed to fit in your pocket for easy field use in working with trees and shrubs.

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  Planting Techniques: A Guide for Successful Plant Establishment (E3111)

  Published on November 11, 2015
  Instructions and diagrams to use in planting annuals, perennials, ground covers, shrubs and trees.

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  Smart Gardening for Shorelands: Smart Waterfront Plants to Enhance Your Shoreline

  Published on November 24, 2020
  Plants that grow in, along, and just outside water play an important role in protecting water quality and providing habitat for many water loving critters.

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  Smart Gardening for Shorelands: Smart Stormwater Solutions for Protecting Your Waterfront

  Published on November 10, 2020
  No matter where you live, stormwater is everyone’s problem.

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  Smart Gardening for Shorelands: Soak Up the Rain with a Rain Garden

  Published on October 6, 2020
  Beautify your yard and neighborhood while helping the environment with a rain garden.

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  Smart Gardening to prevent oak wilt

  Published on August 9, 2019
  Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to recognize, prevent and control oak wilt.

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  A Guide for the Selection and Use of Plants in the Landscape (E2941)

  Published on September 28, 2016
  Plants are the foundation of our outdoor environment.

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  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.

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  Natural Shoreline Landscaping (E3158)

  Published on April 2, 2012
  

• Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry fact sheets

  Published on April 2, 2012
  

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  Fertilizing Home Lawns to Protect Water Quality (E0005)

  Published on April 2, 2012
  The first step in developing a fertilizer program for your lawn is to identify the objectives for the lawn area on your property. Homeowners demand a wide range of functions from their lawns. A guide to fertilizing home lawns to protect water quality.

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  Smart Gardening for Shorelands: Smart Lake Gardening: Planning Your Nearshore Garden

  Published on October 20, 2020
  Extending your lakefront garden into the water opens an exciting new opportunity to enhance your property’s beauty and function.

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  Poison ivy – Toxicodendron radicans and rybergii

  Published on May 29, 2020
  Along with photos, identification and distribution information, this bulletin (E3438) also discusses the irritant substance urushiol and nonchemical and chemical control options.

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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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  Common Oak Defoliators in Michigan (It's Not Always Gypsy Moth!) (E2633)

  Published on August 1, 1999
  The goal of this bulletin is to describe some common insects other than gypsy moth that feed on oak leaves.

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  Natural Enemies of Gypsy Moth: The Good Guys! (E2700)

  Published on April 14, 1999
  The goal of this bulletin is to help you learn to recognize some of the important natural enemies that may help control gypsy moth in your area.

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  Pesticide Review for Private Applicators

  Published on April 13, 2020
  This webinar was created for private applicators looking to review the core manual before taking the verbal test with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).

• Integrated Pest Management Resources

  Published on March 21, 2012
  Michigan State University's Integrated Pest Management Resources provides industry specific seasonal update, weather resources and scouting resource.