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Mystery of the month
Why is a distinct area of lawn in this park turning brown? The brown areas appear only in full sun or on the south side of shade trees, while the surrounding grass stays green.
The answer is at the bottom of this...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Mystery of the month
Is fall coming early, or is this maple tree stressed out?
The answer is at the bottom of this article.
Pests and diseases
Scout for pesky weeds that come into bloom in fall. Canada thistle may have beautiful...
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Aphids on a plant stem
By mid‑August, Minnesota gardens are in full swing, and so are the pests that thrive in warm, dry weather. Aphids, thrips, Japanese beetles, spider mites, and lawn grubs can all leave their mark, turning healthy...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Mystery of the month
Large patches of this lawn are turning brown this summer. These patches are typically green the rest of the year, but the browning area seems to be spreading wider each year.
The solution for what you should do...
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Orange rust on black raspberry leaves. Photo: Michelle Grabowski
By late July, Minnesota gardens are bursting with color and produce, but they’re also prime territory for fungal infections. Warm days, humid nights, and crowded plantings...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Mystery of the month
What in the world happened to this strawberry?
The answer is at the bottom of this article.
Pests and diseases
Scout your plants for Japanese beetles. Japanese beetles start emerging in earnest in July. They...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
After several years of construction, I’ve been reclaiming my yard. One shaded corner is now home to lily of the valley and daylilies that I had moved forward to catch the morning sun. The day after I moved them, half the lilies were...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Mystery of the month
What is going on with these tomatillo plants?
The solution for what you should do is at the bottom of this article.
Pests and diseases
Look for sawfly larvae on trees and shrubs. Sawflies quickly defoliate a...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Tune into our WCCO Radio “Smart Gardens” show on Saturdays, 8-9 a.m., for answers to your lawn and garden questions. Dial in AM 830 on your radio or ask your smart speaker. Or listen to Smart Gardens podcastswhenever you have the time.
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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Tune into our WCCO Radio “Smart Gardens” show on Saturdays, 8-9 a.m., for answers to your lawn and garden questions. Dial in AM 830 on your radio or ask your smart speaker. Or listen to Smart Gardens podcastswhenever you have the time.
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