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Community Gardening

Michigan is a great place for growing fruits, vegetables, flowers and landscape plants in a community setting. MSU Extension offers many programs for school and community gardeners to help them create beautiful spaces and grow delicious produce.
Lawn & Garden

Whether you’re looking to save money, love fresh flavor or working with nature, Michigan is a great place for growing fruit, vegetables, flowers and landscape plants. MSU Extension offers resources including the popular Extension Master Gardener program.
Gardening in Michigan

Michigan is great for growing fruit, vegetables, flowers and landscape plants. MSU Extension offers many resources including the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program, the Smart Gardening initiative and a gardening hotline at 1-888-678-3464.
MSU Diagnostics Lab

Published on March 15, 2012
Michigan State University Diagnostic Services specializes in plant pathology, entomology, nematology and weed science work as a team to diagnose plant health and pest-related problems.
Going native can be a smart choice for Michigan landscapes

Published on May 9, 2016
Mowing Lawn Turf (E0013TURF)

Published on June 8, 2015
Mowing is the most basic practice for maintaining lawn turf. Mowing performed at the correct height and frequency is essential to the health and density of the stand. Removing leaf tips induces plants to form new sprouts, increasing stand density.
Native Plants and Ecosystems Services: Producing Win-Win Solutions for Agriculture (E3167)

Published on April 2, 2012
This brochure explains the many benefits of growing native plants in a variety of settings (agricultural, urban, suburban, and semi-natural and natural landscapes).
MSU Turf Weeds ID & Control

Published on December 16, 2013
Easily learn key identification characteristics of common and not-so-common turfgrass weeds found in lawns, golf courses, athletic fields and sod farms in Michigan and the Midwest.
Preparing the smart vegetable garden

Published on May 16, 2016
Don’t guess - soil test! Get your Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test kit today

Published on May 11, 2016
Bees of the Great Lakes Region and Wildflowers to Support Them (E3282)

Published on April 29, 2016
The pocket-sized guide is designed to help farmers and gardeners identify the many species of bees inhabiting Michigan and the rest of the Great Lakes region.
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.
Turfgrass Species and Cultivar Selection (E2912)

Published on February 11, 2016
It is important to select a grass species cultivar that is well adapted to the area, able to perform well and well suited to the intended level of management.
Considerations for growing backyard small fruit

Published on February 1, 2018
Heritage Gardening: Vegetables (4H1279)

Published on April 17, 2015
This bulletin promotes an awareness of the heritage of many vegetable varieties.
Spanish Michigan Aplicador Comercial Anexo Del Manual Basico (E3008SPKITC)

Published on November 13, 2015
Spanish National Applicator Core Training Manual & Michigan Commercial Applicator Addendum
Growing Asparagus at Home

Published on September 25, 2013
Smart watering for lawns: Don’t let the lawn squeeze you dry

Published on May 10, 2016
Container gardening in a sunny area tip sheet

Published on May 11, 2017
Smart Gardening: Fertilizer basics for the smart gardener

Published on January 15, 2020
Smart Gardening tip sheet on fertilizer basics for the smart gardener