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.
Yard and Garden News
Garlic mustard is an invasive species in Minnesota, but there can be fun (and food!) when managing this pesky plant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There are many common insect pests that show up each year in our vegetable gardens. Now is a great time to plan ahead with some preventative management strategies.
Let’s strive for no-pesticide landscapes in 2021. There are many non-chemical ways to reduce and even eliminate insect pests, diseases and weeds in yards and gardens.
Herb gardening is one of the easiest and oldest types of gardening. As garden plants, herbs are kind and forgiving and grow well under conditions that other plants would find difficult.