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Search MSU Extension Getting started Plant selection Pollination Biocontrol Fen restoration Ecosystem services ResourcesUsing Michigan native plants to produce win-win situations for agriculture, communities and the environment. PauseTeaching Tools Getting Started Plant Search Tool Regional Plant Lists View information by type Articles People Publications Videos Encourage pollinators and other beneficial insects by planting native plants Most plants need pollination to reproduce and grow fruit. Without pollinators, we would have little to no fruit, fewer vegetables and many plant species would not survive. Insect predators and parasites, known as natural enemies, help control pest populations in crops and gardens. This biological control and pollination are ecosystem services from native plants. Native plants are pre-adapted to local conditions and naturally support native bees and other beneficial species. Michigan State University entomologists have been testing Michigan native and other plants for these purposes and share their results with you through the recommendations at this website. Find out how to select and grow native plants on your farm, garden or community setting by following the links in our navigation. Watch the following video on our research behind this website as presented to farmers for North Central SARE. Native Plants News { "sort":{ "Article.datePublished":{ "order": "desc" } }, "query": { "bool": { "must": [ { "term":{ "live": "true" } }, { "term":{ "deleted": "false" } } , { "term":{ "contentType": "Article" } } ,{ "query_string":{ "query":"tags:\"native plants\"" } } ], "must_not": [ { "term": { "conhost": "1e0ab6d3-6a4b-4616-8a7d-c387d74a08da*" } }, { "term":{ "conhost": "70a40988-5ed5-41d4-8f1b-5ff2ffcc8e01*" } } ] } }, "size": 5 }Register for Plant Quest 2024, a favorite winter webinar series for Midwest gardeners Published on December 21, 2023 Join the hunt for garden-worthy trees and shrubs, perfect perennials, amazing annuals and natives to nurture during the 2024 Plant Quest webinar series starting Jan. 8. Drive-by botany: Joe Pye weed and ironweed Published on August 24, 2023 Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-August 2023. Top 10 native plants for shorelines that are easy to find Published on August 14, 2023 These native plants are not hard to locate and can improve your shoreline with their beauty and support of pollinators. Drive-by Botany: Yellow coneflower and wild bergamot Published on July 31, 2023 Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in late July 2023. Green stormwater infrastructure: Building sustainable and resilient communities Published on July 28, 2023 Green stormwater infrastructure practices can protect waterways by reducing pollutants. View complete listing X Close « Previous Next » Call Us: 231-944-6504 Contact Information Sitemap Accessibility Privacy Disclaimer Call MSU: (517) 355-1855 Visit: msu.edu MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Notice of Nondiscrimination Spartans Will . © Michigan State University MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Quentin Tyler, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707. We comply with the Federal Trade Commission 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) . Search Menu Share Search for Filter by content type All Content Articles Courses Events People Podcasts Publications Recipes Videos MSU Extension Home Getting started Plant selection Pollination Biocontrol Fen restoration Ecosystem services ResourcesShare Tweet Save Share Print...