Smart Plants

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Smart Gardening: Using Native Plants Is a Smart Choice for Michigan Landscapes

Published on April 30, 2024
Tip sheet on using native plants for Michigan landscapes.
Smart Shorelands: Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

Published on January 4, 2024
Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Smart Shorelands: Waterfront Plants to Enhance Your Shoreline

Published on January 3, 2024
Plants that grow in, along, and just outside water play an important role in protecting water quality and providing habitat for many water loving critters.
Smart Gardening to Deter Deer

Published on December 20, 2023
Stop deer damage in your garden or landscape with smart gardening techniques.
Smart Gardening: Trees and Shrubs Suitable for Michigan Landscapes

Published on December 20, 2023
Beyond the popular array of easy-to-find exotic plants, there are many native plants that can provide natural beauty and enhanced habitat for wildlife.
Smart Lakefront Plants

Published on December 20, 2023
What lakefront property owner wouldn’t appreciate the pristine, relaxing environment found right at the water’s edge?
Smart Gardening: Identifying the Oaks of Michigan

Published on August 9, 2021
The following guide will help you distinguish between the 10 most common species of oaks in Michigan.
Smart Gardening to Prevent Oak Wilt

Published on August 9, 2019
Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to recognize, prevent and control oak wilt.
Understanding and Managing Invasive Plant Species

Published on February 1, 2018
Smart gardeners can reduce the impacts of invasive plants by following these tips.
Water-smart Landscapes by Design

Published on May 12, 2016
Planning a water-smart garden begins with understanding your site.