MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Consider nature when designing your garden

  Published on October 18, 2024
  Canadian Garden Study Tour brings nature’s design to foreground.

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  Who’s that digging in my yard: Skunks, raccoons or moles?

  Published on October 18, 2024
  Gain a better idea of which critter is digging up your yard or garden by the damage they cause.

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  Canadian Garden Study Tour connects people, places and plants

  Published on October 9, 2024
  MSU Extension Master Gardeners and friends bring back knowledge and experiences to share with others.

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  Labor Day lawn chores

  Published on August 27, 2024
  The Labor Day holiday signals the unofficial end to summer and is a great reminder that September is a key time for homeowners looking to spruce up the lawn.

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  Broadleaf helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds

  Published on July 18, 2024
  Updated methods for combating broadleaf helleborine.

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  Purple deadnettle and henbit: Two common garden spring weeds

  Published on May 14, 2024
  Learn to identify and manage two commonly confused members of the mint family.

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  Grass photography tips for ID: Help us help you!

  Published on May 9, 2024
  Need help identifying a grass? Learn how to capture those critical photos that can help your identifier.

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  A prolific crop of maple tree seedlings are sprouting up in lawns across Michigan

  Published on April 26, 2024
  It's not unusual to see tree seedlings sprouting up in lawns in spring, and this year is no different. Many homeowners inquire about spraying herbicides to eliminate these pesky, diminutive trees, but the best answer is to keep mowing.

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  Smart Gardening messages shared at Escanaba Kiwanis Home & Garden Show/Pancake Feed

  Published on April 26, 2024
  Michigan Extension Master Gardeners directed showgoers to “don’t guess, soil test” and “don’t fight the site.”

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  Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

  Published on April 5, 2024
  Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.

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  Use GDDTracker to schedule applications to turfgrass

  Published on March 21, 2024
  Using growing degree days is a valuable tool for predicting pest outbreaks and scheduling applications.

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  Timing crabgrass preemergence applications in spring

  Published on March 15, 2024
  When is the correct time to apply crabgrass preemergence herbicides in the spring?

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  Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

  Published on March 8, 2024
  Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.

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  Learn backyard fruit basics with Michigan State University Extension’s online course

  Published on March 6, 2024
  Introductory fruit growing concepts for small and tree fruits offered through self-paced course.

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  360-degree field tours highlight three Detroit urban farms

  Published on February 29, 2024
  High quality imagery and interviews show the successes and challenges of urban food production.

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  Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardeners recognized for volunteer efforts

  Published on January 31, 2024
  Through their community service via gardening education, MSU Extension Master Gardeners contributed over $78,000 to Upper Peninsula communities in 2023.

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  Canadian Garden Study Tour offered by MSU Extension Master Gardener Program

  Published on January 19, 2024
  Join the MSU Extension Master Gardener Program to see and experience the Canadian Rockies, agriculture and botanic gardens of British Columbia.

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  Nostoc: The mysterious green jelly on your lawn

  Published on November 14, 2023
  An organism older than the dinosaurs could be living in your lawn! Nostoc is not easy to control. Cyanobacteria have been around for about 3.5 billion years and have survived conditions ranging from volcanoes to the Ice Age.

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  Soil testing through MSU Extension

  Published on August 30, 2023
  MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.

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  Why test soil in the fall?

  Published on August 28, 2023
  Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.