Resource Center

The MNLA Resource Center brings together safety materials, landscape industry resources, and nursery industry resources to help Michigan's Green Industry professionals stay informed and operate with confidence. Browse by topic to find what you need.

Health & Safety Resources

‍Safety Manual for the Landscaping/Horticulture Industry

Job Site Safety During Landscaping Projects

Protect Yourself from Harmful Chemicals While Landscaping

Landscape Employee Safety Manual

Spring Lawn Equipment: Keep Crews Safe with these 9 Tips

Equipo de césped de primavera: Mantenga a sus equipos seguros con estos 9 consejos

New Required Training Requirement for CDL Drivers Going into Effect

Prohibited and Restricted Weeds

Trucking Regulations

Snow and Ice Regulations/Resources

USDA Approves New Compliance Agreement to Facilitate Boxwood Trade Outside of Box Tree Moth Quarantine Areas

Green Industry Survey Results

Michigan's Minimum Wage Rate

MNLA's Green Industry Software & Social Media Survey Results (2021)

Landscaping Resources – Oak Wilt

Oak Wilt Part 1: Symptoms, Biology & Diagnosis

Oak Wilt Part 2: Prevention & Management Strategies

Oak Wilt Part 3: Tales of Horror

Can Glyphosate Stop Oak Wilt?

Oak Wilt Remediation by the Tier Tree Model: Part 1 - Root Graft Disruption

Oak Wilt Remediation by the Tier Tree Model: Part 2 - Tree Injections

Oak Wilt Part 1: Symptoms, Biology & Diagnosis

Oak Wilt Part 2: Prevention & Management Strategies

Oak Wilt Remediation by the Tier Tree Model: Part 3 - The Glyphosate/Stump Cup Technique

Promising Variations of the Glyphosate/Stump Cup Technique for Remediation of Oak Wilt: ‘Chaser’ & ‘Half Moon’

A Review of Oak Wilt Management Options

Oak Wilt Interactives: Matters that May Be Mistaken for or Interact with Oak Wilt

Oak Wilt Management and Ethics: Research and Experiences from the Field

An Oak Wilt Review for 2023: Woodstock, Whack-A-Mole, and Other Ramblings

Landscaping Resources – Deer Resistant Plants

Landscaping by Deer: Deer Resistant Plants at a Horticulturist's Home Garden

Grower Resources

An Index of Prices Paid by Growers in the Green Industry - By Dr. Charlie Hall

USDA Risk Management Agency Expands Insurance Option for Nursery Growers

Licensing - Growing and Selling Plants, Inspections and Shipping

Plant Pest Quarantines

Roundup & Herbicide Impacts on Nurseries and Landscapes

Confusing Aspects About Roundup and Other Herbicides: Their Impacts on Nurseries & Landscapes

Employment Resources

Addressing Issues with Unemployment

Unemployment News – New Rule Allows for Relief from Having to Seek Work While Collecting Unemployment!

MNLA President's Messages - 2025

Legislative and Regulatory Updates

Find What Keeps Your Business Moving Forward

From safety guidance to industry research, the MNLA Resource Center is built to help Michigan's Green Industry professionals stay prepared and informed. Check back often as new resources are added throughout the year.