Question: I’m having a problem with perennial weeds in my yard. No matter how many times I pull or cut them, they keep coming back! Answer: Ugh! Thistle, creeping bellflower and other perennial weeds can be really challenging to get a handle on because of their underground structures that can store a large amount of […]

Question: I’m noticing a lot of weeds in my lawn, what do I spray on them to kill them? Answer: Well….do you absolutely need to spray and kill them? A lawn that is maintained well through best practices like planting and maintenance like mowing and proper fertilization, will outcompete weeds. A “weed” just means that […]

This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of April 27 Question: When should I spray my apple trees for pests? Answer: For any fruit crop, it’s important to utilize an integrated pest management plan to help minimize damage from pests (like disease or insects) and maximize fruit production. In order to do this, […]

This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of April 20 Question: I’m getting my vegetable garden ready, can I add manure? Answer: Manure can be used as a soil amendment in the home garden, which helps improve soil structure and drainage, adds organic matter, and provides some nutrients. However, do not apply fresh […]

This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of April 20 Question: I’ve heard I shouldn’t prune my oak trees this time of year – why? Answer: Try to avoid pruning any oaks from now until at least July 15. The reason is that we are currently in a HIGH RISK period for OAK […]

This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of April 13 As you’re headed out to your yards after the storms and rain earlier this week, we need you to be on the lookout for a new invasive plant making its way through Wisconsin… Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna), is an invasive plant spreading across […]

This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of April 6 Question: It’s starting to get nice out, when can I plant my vegetable crops? Answer: Some veggie crops need a head start indoors and some can be planted directly outside. Keep watching the weather and remember that soil temperatures are still cooler than […]

This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of April 6 With warmer temperatures beckoning us outside, you might be anxious to start gardening! Check out this week’s tips and resources. Question: Where can I get my soil tested? Answer: A basic soil test gives you information about the chemical make-up of the soil. […]

This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of March 30 Those warmer temperatures earlier in the week had us thinking about lawn care! Good lawn care practices rely on proper timing to keep that turf growing well. A healthy turf can also outcompete weeds. Question: What seasonal applications are recommended for my lawn? […]

This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of March 23 Spring is here and the gardening questions are starting to come in. Here are a few highlights and quick answers to help you in your own yard! Question #1: When planting trees, should we add some compost or soil amendments to the planting […]

This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of March 23 Question #2: Can I grow blueberries in my yard (in southern WI)? Answer: It is very challenging to grow blueberries in in-ground garden locations in southern WI because our soils are too alkaline, meaning the soil pH is too high, typically above 7.0. […]