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Fall armyworm egg masses hatching now could bring new turf damage soon
Published on September 24, 2021
A fall armyworm outbreak is now causing damage to lawns, golf courses and other turfgrass in some places in Michigan. -
Maintaining a grasses and sedges garden
Published on September 13, 2021
Keeping your turf alternative garden alive for the next season. -
Michigan insects in the garden - Season 2 Week 11: Cantharidae
Published on September 2, 2021
Common flower-visiting beetles that are often mistaken for bees. -
Drive-by botany: Purple loosestrife and spotted knapweed
Published on September 2, 2021
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-August 2021. -
Caring for water gardens in fall reduces problems in winter and spring
Published on September 1, 2021
Water gardens experience major changes as chillier weather approaches; managing plants, fish and debris throughout the fall will lead to greater success next year. -
Veterans show their seeds in action
Published on August 31, 2021
Gardening provides many benefits to veterans by providing healthy food, a sense of self-reliance and the therapy of connecting with the land. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Season 2 Week 10: Mydas flies
Published on August 25, 2021
Mydas flies are large Michigan flies that mimic wasps. -
USDA funds available to establish pollinator habitat on your land
Published on August 20, 2021
You may be eligible for federal financial assistance to help you establish a pollinator planting. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Season 2 Week 9: Chrysopidae
Published on August 18, 2021
This insect garden helper has an ugly duckling story all its own. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Season 2 Week 8: Ermine moths
Published on August 11, 2021
Small, speckled moths that may cause damage.