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Native plants suitable to grow near a drainfield?
Published on June 2, 2024
Landscaping over your Septic system whether a formal garden or informal one can be tricky. You want to have a beautiful yard but not at the expense of damaging your onsite waste water system. -
When decorating for the holidays, don’t overlook the lovely White Pine, Michigan’s state tree
Published on June 2, 2024
Go green by considering a native tree species to help dress up your December. -
Michigan well and pump records can reveal much about the geology of your home site
Published on June 2, 2024
If you have a private drinking water well, your Water Well and Pump Record can help you understand what potential drinking water contaminants may exist in your area. -
Scholarship applications are now open for MSU Extension’s fall online Foundations of Gardening course
Published on May 30, 2024
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. -
Creating captivating containers
Published on May 24, 2024
Michigan’s trial gardens provide inspiration for designing your combination containers. -
“Wild About Conservation” webinar series starts in June
Published on May 23, 2024
Learn ways you can help to conserve land and contribute to climate change resiliency and sustainability. -
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. -
When is it safe to clean up my yard this spring?
Published on May 13, 2024
Spring garden cleanup that protects pollinators. -
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. -
The tulip craze: Origins of the tulip
Published on May 1, 2024
Tulips were brought back to the Netherlands in the 1500s and became a backbone of the Dutch culture.