Yard and Garden News

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular blooming woody shrubs in Minnesota landscapes. How and when to prune them depends on the shrub.

We often see dead patches or bare spots as the snow disappears and lawns green up. This can be caused by a number of winter stresses. Here are some things to consider when choosing products or DIY approaches to patching these areas.

Bolting, lack of head formation, and bitterness in Brassicas, lettuce and spinach are common problems with cool-season spring vegetables. Find out how to deal with them.

Raspberries are easy to grow and maintain, and start producing fruit in the first or second year. If properly trellised, you can keep the canes and fruit off the ground and leave enough walking space on each side for harvest.

CDC guidelines are still in place for community gardens but have been revised. See the updated safety protocols for COVID-19.

To fertilize or not to fertilize? We explain the why, when, what and how of feeding your garden and house plants to keep them healthy and growing throughout the season.

Choosing plants that grow well in your current site conditions is the key to a healthy and long-lived landscape that looks great. Both air and drainage help create a good growing environment for plant roots.

While cover crops usually do not attract more pests to your landscape, they can attract different insects or make certain diseases worse. We'll help you narrow down which cover crops to plant while maximizing their pest-fighting skills.

Lawns will start greening up as air and soil temperatures rise over the next month. Impacts from winter stresses may become visible as the snow melts. Here are a few general indicators to explain winter injury.

As our days lengthen and warm up, we turn our thoughts to gardening outdoors. But remember that your houseplants still need care. There are several things you can do to prevent pests and diseases on your houseplants.