Lawn and Garden

Monday, April 21, 2025

Tree Watering

Good watering techniques will help your trees thrive this spring after very dry conditions over the winter. Nebraska Extension Instructor Dana Freeman talks about different techniques for watering younger and older trees. 

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Monday, April 7, 2025

Pre-Emergent Herbicide Tips

With spring right around the corner, many homeowners are planning to apply pre-emergent herbicides to control weeds in their lawn. University of Nebraska Turfgrass Research Manager Matt Sousek talks about types of pre-emergent herbicides and to apply them. 

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Friday, April 4, 2025

Potting Soil Mixes

Gardner’s looking to purchase soil at the store beware, not all potting soil mixes are created the same. University of Nebraska - Lincoln Horticulture Professor of Practice Stacy Adams talks about what's inside different bags of potting mixes and which is best for what you want to plant.

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Monday, March 31, 2025

Spring Turf Tips

As your lawn comes out of the winter, it’s important to give it the timely nutrients it needs. University of Nebraska - Lincoln Turfgrass Research Manager Matt Sousek gives some good tips to get your turf up and green this spring. 

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Friday, January 10, 2025

Winter Tree Inspection

Now is a good time to inspect new or transplanted trees in your landscape. Nebraska Extension Educator Elizabeth Exstrom says be on the lookout for broken branches, crossing limbs and encourages pruning if needed to help your trees during the winter months.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Winter Watering

Winter watering is essential in dry years to keep landscape plants alive and healthy through the winter. University of Nebraska – Lincoln Director of Landscape Services Jeff Culbertson says winter watering should occur on days when the temperature is at least 40-45 degrees and says it’s only necessary 1-2 times per month until spring.

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Monday, January 6, 2025

Preventing Sunscald

During harsh winter conditions, younger trees need a bit more protection to help them get through the winter. A condition called sunscald or southwest disease, can crack and damage the thin bark of young trees. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Scott Evans talks about preventing sunscald.

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Cleaning Garden Tools Properly

Sharp and clean garden tools 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.

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Friday, December 27, 2024

2025 Nebraska Turfgrass Conference

Turfgrass professionals will want to mark their calendars for January 7th through the 9th for the 2025 Nebraska Turfgrass Conference in LaVista. Nebraska Extension Turfgrass Assistant Educator Amanda Folck says there will be plenty of great information on new research and turfgrass techniques for professionals.

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Monday, December 9, 2024

Winter Pesticide Storage

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

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Friday, December 6, 2024

USDA Plant Hardiness Map Update

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.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Holiday Plants

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.

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Winter Tree Care

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.

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Monday, November 18, 2024

Home Horticultural Pesticide Storage

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.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Trees for Fall Color

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.

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