Yard and Garden News

Recognize heat stress early and respond quickly to help your garden through the toughest stretches of summer.

Chidi Chidozie, University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteer, and his crew plant Nigerian garden favorites at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

This University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Hennepin County and graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth (2012) highlights the opportunities and people that nourished his journey to a career with plants.

A few simple habits can turn your yard from a mosquito breeding ground into a far more comfortable place to spend a Minnesota summer.

When the sky finally clears after a severe storm, you may find twisted trunks, torn branches, and trees split in half. Before grabbing a saw, it’s worth knowing what storm-damaged trees can recover from, and what they cannot.

Look for sawflies on trees, prune late-blooming trees, thin seedlings, and move houseplants outdoors gradually.

With hardy varieties and a little early-season attention, roses become some of the toughest, most satisfying plants in the yard; proof that beauty and resilience can grow side by side in the bold north.

A quick look at your planting setup, watering habits, and last year’s garden history can help head off problems with growing tomatoes long before they appear.

If you plan to move your houseplants outside, keep a few guidelines in mind.

Look for pests on and under leaves, prune spring-blooming trees, plant cool-season flowers, and raise your mowing height.