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Be observant
It’s been a different sort of winter. As gardeners, we need to pay close attention to what is happening in our landscapes as spring arrives.
- Watch for insects (see Marissa Schuh’s article).
- Feel your soil and water it if it's dry, followed by mulching (leaf mulch works great).
- Prune off winter dieback.
- And keep good records on how your plants are performing.
Reduced wildlife habitat can make even the most skittish animal turn to alternative food and habitat sources - including our home landscapes.
A forgotten amaryllis can surprise you with how it bounces back.
Weather extremes and variability during Minnesota winters can cause cold damage to plants. You can prevent some of it.
The last few years have brought a new appreciation for the wide diversity of bees in Minnesota. Wasps have a similar diversity, and arguably provide even more beneficial services than bees do.
Where have all the bugs gone? Both our insect friends and foes have different strategies for surviving a Minnesota winter.
Dakota County is the home base for Sam Talbot, an Extension educator who is helping to reintroduce the prairie violet.
Happy holidays from the Extension horticulture team! Here's a rundown of giving ideas for you and your favorite gardener.
Woodland owners can help reduce pressures on northern long-eared bat populations as the species faces a rapid population decline from white-nose syndrome.
Also called Zanzibar gem or Zee Zee plant, the ZZ plant it is easy to find in garden stores and even easier to care for.
Sometimes TLC (tender loving care) can turn into TMC (too much care) especially when it comes to watering houseplants.
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