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Lead concerns for gardeners: Mitigating risk

Published on March 11, 2025
Gardeners concerned with lead contamination in their soil can minimize the risk of exposure.
Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on March 11, 2025
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 11, 2025
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Spring fertilization of garden fruits

Published on March 10, 2025
High quality garden fruit production requires proper soil fertility.
Timing crabgrass preemergence applications in spring

Published on March 7, 2025
When is the correct time to apply crabgrass preemergence herbicides in the spring?