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Preserve landscapes and gardens by discouraging deer, woodchucks and rabbits
Published on April 3, 2013
Prevent landscape pests like deer, woodchucks and rabbits from damaging your landscape or garden with these tips. -
Potting soils and seed-starting mixes for your garden
Published on February 28, 2013
Healthy garden vegetables and flowers begin with good soils. -
Smart gardeners build soil fertility to produce healthy plants
Published on February 28, 2013
Build up your soil by taking a soil test to determine nutrient requirements, adding organic matter and planting cover crops. -
Smart plants: Understanding what makes up a perennial garden
Published on February 28, 2013
Matching perennials to your site conditions or garden soil will help you have successful, long-lasting perennial gardens. -
Growing orchids for beginners
Published on February 27, 2013
Growing orchids on your windowsill can be enjoyable and provide long-lasting color. -
Wildflowers and native plants: What’s the difference?
Published on February 8, 2013
Know what you are buying, because wildflowers and native plants are not the same thing. -
Top performing annuals in 2012
Published on January 31, 2013
Michigan State University’s Horticulture Demonstration Gardens list of the Top Performing Annuals can give growers, landscapers and gardeners some great performing plants to choose from in 2013. -
Bring a bit of spring indoors during the winter
Published on January 7, 2013
Forcing branches to bloom indoors is an easy process that will allow you to enjoy spring plants in your home during the winter months. -
Pollinator gardens can be effective educational tools
Published on November 14, 2012
Food systems and ecology are tied together and can be demonstrated in pollinator gardens. -
Leaves compost: fall is a great time to add it to gardens
Published on October 24, 2012
Composting instead of burning provides many benefits for you and your environment.