Lawn and Garden

Changes in the USDA Plant Hardiness zones have shown the state is getting a little warmer. That could mean gardeners could try to grow some landscape plants that wouldn’t previously thrive in their location. Nebraska Extension Landscape Horticulture Specialist Kim Todd talks about how changes in the hardiness zones affect home gardeners in Nebraska.

During the holidays, poinsettias, flowering cactus, and Amaryllis become the decorative plant of choice for many. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Scott Evans offers some plant care tips, so your indoor holiday ornamentals thrive. 

Dry conditions across much of the state have caused stress on landscape trees and shrubs. Nebraska Extension Educator John Fech talks about winter landscape care and watering.

Do you have leftover lawn and garden pesticides you plan to use next year? Nebraska Extension Educator John Fech talks about safe winter pesticide storage to keep products effective for next season.

One of the sure signs of fall is the changing colors of our trees. Justin Evertson, the Green Infrastructure Coordinator at the Nebraska Forest Service talks about trees you can plant around your home landscape that offer fantastic fall color.