Landscape Maintenance


MSU Resources


Biological Control Program Sponsored by MSU Extension, MSU Experiment Station, with links and information on biological control, research, howto

Endangered and Threatened Species of Michigan-Cultivating Rare From the MSU Main Library, Science Access Center, these are bibliographic entries on garden flowers and plants.

Garden Flower Plant Bibliographies From the MSU Main Library, Science Access Center, these are bibliographic entries on garden flowers and plants.

Green Tips From the MSU Department of Horticulture and MSU Extension, a factsheet series on ornamental plants & their managment.

Gypsy Moth in Southwest Michigan Sponsored by MSU Extension and Kellogg Biological Station, answers to many common Gypsy moth problems, and link to more

Home Horticulture Database Full text, keyword searchable materials for the home gardener, with many pictures.

Horticulture Training Programs Sponsored by MSU Horticulture department, links to training coming up for home owners and nursery/bedding industry.

IPM FACTS - Index of Fact Sheets From MSU Extension, full text of IPM fact sheets, updated in 1998.

Landscape Crop Advisory Team Archive Landscape CAT newsletters from the last 4 years in a keyword searchable format.

MSUE Educational Materials Consumer Horticulture MSU Extension educational materials available for ordering on consumer horticulture issues.

MSU Extension Entomology Bulletins Full text, keyword searchable bulletins on Entomology issues from MSU Extension. Not a complete listing.

MSU Entomology Ask the Expert MSU Entomology offers frequently asked questions and a chance to leave a question for our experts to answer.

MSU Diagnostic Center From the Diagnostic Center, information on the kinds of tests they run, how to take them, and the costs.

Michigan Master Gardener Homepage MSU Extension Master Gardener program offers information and links to information about the program.

Michigan County Extension pages A list to help you find your county office, with listing of staff, phone and fax numbers, web page, etc.

Ornamental Plants Plus MSU Extension full text database on cultivars, diseases, and pests, management and planting. Very comprehensive.

Tree Diseases and Pests in Michigan Sponsored by MSU Extension specialist, it documents pests and diseases found in Michigan.


Resources at Other Sites


1999 Illinois Commcercial Landscape & Turf Management Handbook Illinois Extension document covers horticulture, turf, landscape, etc. In downloadable Adobe Acrobat format only.

Bioinformatics Working Group Texas A&M Univeristy, good links to research and plant physiology. Good resource for Master Gardeners.

Bob Lippert's FAQ Regarding Soil Testing, Plant Analysis & Fert. Clemson University Extension, answers to many of the most frequently asked questions on these topics.

Certified Arborists Illinois Extension, sponsors the International Society of Arboriculture, this offers a some full text documents.

Cornell Poisonous Plants Page Connections to several visual and text databases of plants poisonous to animals and humans, along with background info.

Common Names of Plant Diseases From The American Phytopathological Society, searchable and list index of all major crops and their known diseases.

Current News Releases Clemson Extension news releases on gardening topics.

Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of Connecticut, good links for gardens and gardening.

Environment and Garden Newsletter From Missouri Extension, full text articles on many aspects of gardening

Forest and Shade Tree Pathology State University of New York, good listing of forest issues, some fun graphics, and some good visuals.

Forest and Tree Health Publications and Fact Sheets From USDA Forest Service, full text bulletins on many common tree diseases.

Forest and Tree Health - How To Publications From USDA Forest Service, full text bulletins on many common tree diseases, focus on prevention and maintenance.

Garden Gate A nonprofit site great for gardeners, Master Gardeners, more information focused on homeowners, some good connections.

Gardening and Commercial Horticulture Minnesota Extension full text bulletins.

Garden Guide From Montana Extension, full text newsletter answers consumer questions about the garden and gardening.

Gardening and Landscaping Rutgers University Extension, full text in Adobe Acrobat.

Grounds and Gardens University of Maryland, Extension, full text documents, uses Adobe Acrobat.

Horticulture/Pest Newsletter Series Iowa State Extension offers good information in their newsletter series, updated monthly.

Home Pest/Garden Newsletters, Plant and Pest Advisories Rutgers offers good information, files are now in PDF format and require downloading and use of Acrobat to read.

Home and Garden Information Center Clemson Extension full text information for the home gardener on managing their garden, good for newsletters,art.

Home & Landscape - Select a Pest UC Davis Pests Management Guidelines. Choose the topic to link to full text on diseases and pests.Some specific to CA

Horticulture - Trees, Shrubs From Univerity of Missouri, full text bulletins on trees and shrubs.

Horticulture - Landscape From Univerity of Missouri, full text bulletins on landscaping.

Horticulture Information Leaflets, Home Gardening - Landscape From North Carolina State University, full text bulletins on Home Gardening of Floriculture, text in Adobe Acrobat.

Horticulture Publications New Mexico State University Extension, full text articles most pubs in html and Adobe Acrobat format. Some only Adobe.

Horticulture Information - Homeowner From Mississippi Extension, full text articles on many common home owner questions.

Home and Garden Center University of Maryland, full text in Adobe Acrobat on gardening issues.

Home Garden Information Factsheets From Nova Scotia Department of Ag, full text article.

Home Gardening - Ornamentals From University of Delaware Extension, full text fact sheets on many ornamental and landscape topics.

Insect Management in Forest and Shade Trees University of Florida, full text articles on all aspects of insects in forestry management. Good listing of insect.

Lawns and Gardens From Texas A&M Extension, full text documents.

Master Gardener Flower Recommendations Texas A&M, listing of Master Gardener sheets provides lists of plant diagnosis for home gardener. Gopher site, searchabl

Master Gardener Ornamental/Tree Recommendations Texas A&M, listing of Master Gardener sheets provides lists of plant diagnosis for home gardener. Gopher site, searchabl

National Integrated Pest Management Network Sponsored by North Carolina IPM, this has some full text and some links related to management for home, garden and yards.

New Jersey Weed Gallery From Rutgers Extension, full text, searchable, and thumbnail of weeds. Good for new and advanced gardener.

North Central Forest Experiment Station North Central Forest Experiment Station, USDA offers these full text publications.

Ornamental Landscape Series From University of Delaware Extension, full text fact sheets on many ornamental and landscape topics. Growing.

Ornamentals and Turf University of Florida, full text articles on all aspects of ornamental and turf management. Good listing of pesticides.

Ornmental Insects From Purdue, full text and visuals of common pests.

Pesticide Urban Initiative From Penn State Extension, full text articles and links on issues for homeowners.

Plant Answers Questions and answers on most commone gardening question, hosted by Texax A&M Extension, with interactive ability.

Pocket Guide to Christmas Tree Diseases North Central Forest Experiment Station, USDA offers this full text of many commen diseases of christmas trees.

Purdue Extension Publications Full text documents about horticulture, entomology, etc. Broken into categoies, all in the same directory, page down.

Purude University Garden Publications From Purdue Extension, full text information in some basic bulletins.

Residential Landscaping From North Carolina State University, full text on how to set up residential landscape plan.

Shade and Forest Insects Clemson University Extension offers insect visuals and accompanying text. Nice site.

Shrubs and Vines Missouri Extension has listings of pests, diseases and the recommendations for management.

Solutions Series University of Illinois offers question and answers in hort.

Texas Pest Disease Handbook Query Form - Nuts From Texas A&M, full text, fully searchable database of pests and diseases by subject. Includes visuals.

Texas Pest Disease Handbook Query Form - Shrubs From Texas A&M, full text, fully searchable database of pests and diseases by subject. Includes visuals.

Trees Missouri Extension has listings of tree pests, diseases and the recommendations for management.

Trees and Shrubs From University of Saskatchewan, full text articls on many common plants.

USDA Hardiness Zone Map From the United States Department of Agriculture, listing of all the hardiness zones.

Urban and Community Forestry Information Sheets University of Connecticut Extension Forestry offers full text on many urban forestry issues.

Weed Images and Descriptions Rutgers University Extension, good site to view clear images with text, site quick for size of files.

Weed Managment in Ornamentals and Turf University of Florida, full text articles on all aspects of ornamental weed management. Good listing of herbicides.

Wild Things From Texas A&M University, full text on many fish, wildlife and management issues.


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