![A woman is standing in front of a green field of sudex, which is almost 6 feet tall.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/woman-standing-by-sudex.jpg?h=a338132b&itok=4OziKfZZ)
For poor soils that need some repair quickly, sudex is an attractive option. For most of the summer and fall, it helps add organic matter while suppressing weeds.
![A patch of green plants](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/garlicmustard-40.jpg?h=6ee50c18&itok=cCgO7J8t)
Garlic mustard is an invasive species in Minnesota, but there can be fun (and food!) when managing this pesky plant.
![red splendor crabapple blooming with pink flowers](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/crabapple-red-splendor3.jpg?h=e099dfcf&itok=uo_JS6r_)
We often think about annual and perennial flowers when we think about pollinator-friendly plants. However, trees and shrubs also provide food as well as habitat and protection for our insect friends.
![Irrigation controllers on a board outside.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/irrigation-controllers-on-board.jpg?itok=GXbWJTE9)
As irrigation systems and sprinklers continue to be turned on, we want to let everyone know of some technologies that may help you use water more efficiently this year.
![Garden illustration.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Plant-diseases-garden-cover_0.png?h=187c70d5&itok=WOQ_uPT9)
As the weather warms up and we enter the growing season, there are many simple, effective precautions you can take to reduce disease pressure in your garden. Our team has developed two new visual resources to point out garden practices to reduce the likelihood of disease issues.
![native plant garden](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/garden-native-plants.jpg?h=7951fd73&itok=NWBsZd6S)
Gardening season is here so check out some good resources for selecting native and non-invasive plants and preparing the landscape for them to thrive.
![Close up of four wild violet flowers with purple-to-white coloring](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Common%20blue%20violet%20-%20Emily%20Dombeck.jpg?h=2ea23d05&itok=eKPEeJNW)
Wild violets come in over 100 different varieties. Although they all are edible, some are more palatable than others. Learn how to identify, harvest and eat wild violet, as well as the indigenous philosophy of the plant.
![Student touring the We Are Water exhibit in Morris.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/we-are-water-exhibit-morris-Banner%201.jpg?h=87e82723&itok=IaaZunoW)
Two Southwest Minnesota collaborations created digital assets that strengthen connections to water, soil health and resilience in the region, with support from the Southwest RSDP.
Native plants are a great addition to any landscape. They are adaptable, provide a wide diversity of color, bloom time, form and texture, and they benefit important pollinators and other insects and animals.
![Beef cow with eartag.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/beef-cow.png?h=a4486994&itok=sibAFqyO)
The Drug Residue Prevention Program (DRPP) helps prevent drug residues in milk and meat and promotes antibiotic stewardship in livestock.
Permission is granted to news media to republish our news articles with credit to University of Minnesota Extension. Images also may be republished; please check for specific photographer credits or limited use restrictions in the photo title.