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Flower gardening is good for you! Plan now for a beautiful cut flower garden

Published on March 12, 2026
When growing flowers for cutting, focus on a garden that will provide you with a good supply of flowers throughout the season, making you happy and healthy.
Sharpen your skills with MSU Extension pruning workshops

Published on March 3, 2026
Join MSU Extension this April for four pruning workshops in southeast Michigan.
New boxwood diagnostic tool now available to help Michigan homeowners protect their landscapes

Published on March 2, 2026
Check out our new user-friendly diagnostic guide designed to help you quickly identify common problems affecting boxwood shrubs and determine practical next steps for treatment and prevention.
Living mulch between rows: A smart strategy for home gardens

Published on February 20, 2026
Living mulch is a type of ground cover planted between rows of vegetables to suppress weeds, conserve moisture and improve soil health.
All-season trees: Paperbark maple

Published on February 19, 2026
All-season trees like paperbark maple provide interest to your landscape by changing colors throughout all four seasons.
What can I do about sandhill cranes in my yard and garden?

Published on February 19, 2026
Understanding their history and diet is a great first step.
Discover an exciting new class on starting a school or community garden

Published on February 18, 2026
Learn the essential steps to success in school or community gardens with this free online course.
All-season trees: Sargent cherry

Published on February 12, 2026
All-season trees like Sargent Cherry provide interest to your landscape by changing colors throughout all four seasons.
Learn the science behind gardening through MSU Extension’s Foundations of Gardening course

Published on February 11, 2026
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. Learn how to be a great gardener from Michigan State University Extension experts.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on February 10, 2026
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.