Lawn and Garden

Sharp and clean garden tools will work better and last longer. Nebraska Extension Educator Elizabeth Exstrom talks about giving your tools a good cleaning and sharpening when the garden season is over. 

Protecting your young trees this winter is important to helping them survive cold temperature. Nebraska Extension Educator Elizabeth Exstrom talks about the importance of mulching and applying an anti-transpirant product to protect young and growing trees.

In dry winters, all trees and shrubs benefit from winter watering from October through March. University of Nebraska – Lincoln Director of Landscape Services Jeff Culbertson says when temperatures are above 40 degrees, you’ll want to give your plants a drink. 

Fall color in trees is always an impressive sight to see. In Nebraska, there are plenty of oaks and maples that will give us those reds, yellows and oranges, but there are many other trees that also have vibrant color. University of Nebraska – Lincoln Green Infrastructure Coordinator Justin Evertson talks about some underused trees and shrubs that will provide brilliant colors in the fall. 

Does your home turf have that one area that seemingly nothing will grow. Bob Hendrickson from the Nebraska Forest Service talks about a low-maintenance alternative to traditional turf, especially for shady areas. 

Do you have extra lawn and garden pesticides, or fertilizer products left over from this past growing season? Nebraska Extension Educator Elizabeth Exstrom talks about how to store them safely over the winter, so they’ll still be effective next year. 

Trees have been rapidly changing color from green to their autumn hues. Justin Evertson from the Nebraska Forest service offers some advice for trees you can plant around your home landscape that offer fantastic fall color.

Bringing house plants indoors for the winter might mean you’ll have a few unwelcome guests coming into your home as well. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Kait Chapman talks about keeping common insect pests off your houseplants.

One sure sign of fall is the gorgeous autumn colors. Nebraska Forest Service Green Infrastructure Coordinator Justin Evertson says fall is a great time to plant a tree that will add color to your landscape.

Homeowners that have leftover landscape pesticides and herbicides from this season need to safely store them over the winter. University of Nebraska – Lincoln Turfgrass Research Manager Matt Sousek talks about the safe storage of chemicals.

During the past few episodes on Extension Almanac, we’ve covered how to identify termites and what to look for both outside and inside your home. Today, Extension Entomologist Jody Green talks about what to do if you suspect your home is being attacked by termites.

We are continuing our series on termites and their control, and on today’s Almanac, Extension Entomologist Jody Green turns our attention to signs of an infestation inside your home. She talks about scouting inside and looking for tell-tale signs of termites. 

Home canning effectively preserves seasonal produce while reducing food expenses. Extension Educator Cindy Brison emphasizes the importance of sanitation and safety throughout the canning process. She provides crucial safety guidelines and explains typical shelf life for home-canned foods.

Fall Armyworm, a significant turf-grass pest, has been reported in several areas of Nebraska. These insects can cause major damage to your lawn. Extension Entomologist Kait Chapman explains how to identify and prevent these pests from damaging your turf.

Scouting around your home for evidence of a termite infestation is essential for effective prevention and control. In part two of our focus on termites, Extension Entomologist Jody Green talks about certain conditions around the home that might attract or repel these destructive pests.