Lawn and Garden

Planting a fall garden is a great way to make use of your vegetable garden after harvest. Nebraska Extension Educator Elizabeth Exstrom says now is a good time to get started. 

A common pest of squash plants is the squash vine borer. Nebraska Extension Urban Entomologist Jody Green talks about how to identify vine borer damage and how to treat the pest. 

Mushrooms are a common sight in our home landscapes. Nebraska Extension Plant Diagnostician Kyle Broderick discusses how to perform simple identification of the various mushroom types found in and around our homes. 

Turfgrass professionals won’t want to miss this year’s Turfgrass Field Day, held July 23rd in Lincoln. Nebraska Extension Assistant Turfgrass Educator Amanda Folck says the field day will cover a variety of topics that will help turf professionals stay on top of advancements in management and research. 

Promoting pollinator habitat around your home is vital to harvesting fruits and vegetables. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Scott Evans talks about providing food sources for pollinators throughout the growing season. 

Organic mulch is key to having a healthy landscape and garden. UNL Director of Landscape Operations Jeff Culbertson talks about the different types of mulch and why they are beneficial to home plants and soil. 

Do you have an insect or disease in your field or home landscape that you need some help identifying? Nebraska Extension Plant Diagnostician Kyle Broderick says the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic is here to help diagnose your problems.

Aphids are small, sap-sucking insects that can infest vegetable gardens and home ornamentals. If populations are high enough, they can cause damage to plants. Nebraska Extension Urban Entomologist Jody Green talks about aphids and easy ways to control them.