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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. -
Use rye this fall to put your garden to bed for the winter
Published on October 22, 2012
Rye as a cover crop has numerous benefits for overwintering your garden. -
Extended drought may threaten tree health
Published on September 19, 2012
Depending upon its severity, extended drought can have long-term effects on tree and shrub health. Injury from secondary pests such as insect borers or root rots may attack – and kill – trees weakened by drought and other stressors. -
Tree galls are rarely cause for concern
Published on September 10, 2012
While they may look menacing, galls pose very little threat to tree health in most cases and are not worth controlling by a homeowner. -
Help shade trees recover from July 2012 drought
Published on September 7, 2012
Drought-stressed trees may be more susceptible to borers. Protect them by watering during dry periods and using a systemic insecticide treatment. -
Shade trees and conifers showing effects of tough summer
Published on September 5, 2012
Fall tree care is essential to help trees prepare for winter. -
Tubakia leaf spot appearing on oak trees
Published on August 23, 2012
Leaf spots developing on oak may be Tubakia, a fungal pathogen. -
Extended hot conditions brings an early hatch for a magnolia pest
Published on August 17, 2012
Managing the crawler stage of magnolia scale is complicated by the 2012 heat wave. Using Enviro-weather helps remove the guesswork about timing pesticides. -
Tips on repairing storm-damaged trees
Published on August 14, 2012
When assessing damage to trees in your yard, MSU Extension offers the following tips for homeowners about what to do with storm damaged trees and how to approach the repairs safely. -
Grants help northern Michigan forest landowners deal with Emerald Ash Borer
Published on August 14, 2012
Emerald Ash Borer is a very destructive forest pest. Available for a limited time, a DNR grant program helps landowners gain access to professional advice to manage their woodlands and deal with this insect threat.