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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.
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.
Smart Gardening: Prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species

Published on January 16, 2020
Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
Smart Gardening: Invite pollinators by creating a smart habitat

Published on April 5, 2016
There are many ways you can make your landscape more inviting for bees and other pollinators.
Smart gardening for kids: How to make your yard bee-friendly

Published on January 1, 2019
Smart Gardening tip sheet for kids on how to make your yard bee-friendly
Smart Gardening: Choosing a smart site for your vegetable garden

Published on May 12, 2016
Smart Gardening tip sheet on choosing a smart site for your vegetable garden.
Smart Gardening: Know the insects that look like bees

Published on October 1, 2019
Smart Gardening tip sheet on knowing and identifying the insects that look like bees.
Smart Gardening to support monarchs

Published on January 6, 2017
Support monarchs with a season-long display of flowering trees, shrubs and perennials in your yard. Include milkweed for the caterpillars.
Smart fertilizer use: Vegetable gardens begin with soil management plan

Published on January 14, 2015
A healthy soil is vital for a successful vegetable garden.
Smart Gardening: Smart lawn alternatives to protect pollinators

Published on April 5, 2016
Create pollinator-friendly lawns that are inviting to bees and other pollinators.
Smart Gardening: Considerations for growing backyard tree fruit

Published on February 7, 2018
Smart Gardening tip sheet on growing backyard tree fruit
Smart Gardening: Pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit

Published on October 1, 2018
Smart Gardening tip sheet on pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit
Smart Gardening: Pruning and training backyard apple and pear trees

Published on January 11, 2019
Smart Gardening tip sheet on pruning and training backyard apple and pear trees
Smart Gardening: Integrated pest management in vegetable gardens

Published on January 16, 2020
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an integral part of a smart garden.
Smart Gardening: What makes a pollinator rare or endangered?

Published on March 16, 2020
This tip sheet introduces a few of the rarer pollinators that are poorly known and only referred to by their scientific names.
Demystifying GMOs for gardeners

Published on February 1, 2019
Learn more about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) during the Smart Gardening Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on March 2, 2019.
Smart gardening with deer: Buffet versus buffer garden designs

Published on May 20, 2020
Follow these planting techniques and plant suggestions to limit deer damage and better share space with wildlife.
Smart Gardening Conference to focus on smart plants

Published on February 13, 2020
Learn about the magical interactions between flowers and their pollinators at the 2020 Smart Gardening Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Pruning and training backyard apple and pear trees for smart gardening

Published on June 3, 2019
Why fruit trees need pruning and training and tips to do it right.
Smart gardening with deer: Deer-resistant summer bulbs, rhizomes, tubers and corms

Published on May 21, 2020
Summer blooming bulbs, rhizomes, tubers and corms that are planted in spring and early summer are avoided by deer.