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Rootbound Spider Plant

Not every plant can tolerate transplanting as easily as others. Here are some tips to reduce transplant shock to your houseplants.

lady pruning tree

Is it time to prune? How should I prune? What should I prune? So many questions surround the task of landscape pruning. For many trees and shrubs late winter and early spring is the perfect time to prune them, but this isn’t the time for all species.

Tree with red berries and snow

If you enjoy watching wildlife in the fall and winter months consider planting trees, shrubs, or vines that produce berries.

A movie theater at dusk with "Grease" on the display board.

University of Minnesota Extension’s retail trade analyses help communities shape their economic future. Communities such as Alexandria use the data to make smart choices for the future.

Sparse lawn needing repair

Late October and early November are the perfect time to “dormant” or “frost” seed your lawn.

photo of gardeners in the garden

As the growing season comes to end, it is helpful to clean and put your garden to bed for the winter. A good fall cleanup provides multiple benefits for gardeners – it reduces weed populations and disease, minimizes plant insect pests, prevents rodent infestation, and eases the workload for next year’s spring planting.

Tractor and people in field

If you go out to your garden and discover an insect invasion, the first thing you need to do is identify the invader in question.

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