trees& shrubs
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.
Shrubs to never hard prune – don’t risk the health of these 5 popular plants by cutting too much this year
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:00:00 GMT
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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 ...
Spring’s official start is nearly here and there’s work to do in the garden. A checklist
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT
By JESSICA DAMIANO OK, gardeners — it’s time to dig in! With about a week to go before the official start of spring, we’ve got work to do. A checklist: Soil First, test your ...
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.
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.
You can repair shrubs that have been damaged by rabbits
Sat, 08 Mar 2025 07:09:00 GMT
In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about specific apple tree sprays and commiserated about fake hosta seeds.