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The city says no new shrubs or trees this year; nursery owners say that’s a mistake

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:55:00 GMT

As the city tries to conserve water to fight drought conditions, area nursery leaders are trying to explain how that’s a short-sighted approach.


Is it Time to Prune Trees and Shrubs?

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:01:00 GMT

One of the subjects I get asked about the most is how and when to prune trees and shrubs. Unfortunately the answer can be somewhat complicated. If you prune at […] ...


Conservation districts offering spring tree, shrub sales

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:50:00 GMT

In an effort to promote conservation, stabilize soil, provide wildlife habitat and filter water, conservation districts across the state including Gratiot, Isabella, Clare and Mecosta are taking ...


Matamata teen train death: KiwiRail failed to follow Coroner recommendation after 2012 fatality

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:41:00 GMT

KiwiRail failed to follow a decade-old Coroner's recommendation to fence an area of railway line where a young Matamata College student was killed by a train this week.


Children planting trees to address climate change

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:23:00 GMT

School children have planted hundreds of trees, hedges and shrubs, as part of a Trees for Cities' project, to promote nature recovery and building resilience against the effects of climate change.


Spring-flowering shrubs are great for cutting to bring joy in when it’s dreary out

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Foraging a few stems from flowering trees and shrubs is a wonderful way to bring spring indoors when dismal weather curtails outdoor gardening efforts.