Is it time to prune? How should I prune? What should I prune? So many questions surround the task of landscape pruning. For many trees and shrubs late winter and early spring is the perfect time to prune them, but this isn’t the time for all species.
If you enjoy watching wildlife in the fall and winter months consider planting trees, shrubs, or vines that produce berries.
University of Minnesota Extension’s retail trade analyses help communities shape their economic future. Communities such as Alexandria use the data to make smart choices for the future.
Birdscaping is the intentional effort to provide a natural setting to attract wildlife, especially birds, to an area, most typically your own backyard.
Late October and early November are the perfect time to “dormant” or “frost” seed your lawn.
As the growing season comes to end, it is helpful to clean and put your garden to bed for the winter. A good fall cleanup provides multiple benefits for gardeners – it reduces weed populations and disease, minimizes plant insect pests, prevents rodent infestation, and eases the workload for next year’s spring planting.
A Three-pronged approach is necessary to manage Spotted Wing Drosophila.
If you go out to your garden and discover an insect invasion, the first thing you need to do is identify the invader in question.
You might think that fertilizing these stressed plants is the answer. However, this could be exactly the wrong thing to do!
Ground covers can cover an area of your yard or garden for one season, a few seasons, or many years. They reduce weed pressure and add beauty, and also enhance soil health, provide food and habitat for pollinators, and reduce soil erosion.