This Week in the Garden (July 10)đ± There are a lot of little grasshoppers hopping around in the grassy areas right now, and keeping them out of the garden is a real challenge. The best defense? Mow a 6-foot-wide strip…
If youâre seeing small grasshoppers in the lawn, keep an eye on your flowerbeds and veggie patchâthey like to wander. Lawn insecticide might help in town, but itâs usually less effective out in rural areas. If theyâre creeping into the…
Itâs that time of year when herbicide damage starts to show upâsomething thatâs, unfortunately, pretty predictable. If youâre noticing cupped or distorted leaves, especially on tomatoes or peppers, thereâs a good chance itâs from herbicide drift. The good news? If…
This week in the garden, there is a hard lesson to learn when buying transplants: to remove the flowers or any fruit from the plant. This puts energy into the root and leaf growth for a stronger plant down the…
This week in the garden, you may have heard the term âdrought cold toleranceâ floating around in garden circles lately? Itâs basically about how winter damage can be worse when we donât get enough snow to insulate plants and provide…
Found the first ticks of the year this week in the garden on the dog Magdelin, I mean Her Royal Highness Queen Magdelin II Regent (and yes, she thinks she is). Time to take her in to get her tick-prevention…
Spent last weekend clearing the asparagus bed and spot-spraying the bromegrass growing in it. This is a great time to tackle unwanted grass in rock beds or perennial gardens. Products like Weed Be Gon work well â just be sure…
Every winter, when my garden is just a sad, frozen patch of dirt, I like to curl up with a hot drink and flipping through seed catalogs. Thereâs something magical about those glossy pages promising lush tomatoes, towering sunflowers, and…
Last time, we covered the latest tree varieties for 2025ânow letâs talk shrubs! If you’re looking for cold-hardy options, Hydrangea paniculata âSnow Blazeâ is a showstopper. This beauty thrives in Zone 3, producing massive, cone-shaped white blooms that slowly blush…
Last time, we covered the latest tree varieties for 2025ânow letâs talk shrubs! If you’re looking for a cold-hardy shrubs option, Hydrangea paniculata âSnow Blazeâ is a showstopper. This beauty thrives in Zone 3, producing massive, cone-shaped white blooms that…
New Cold Hardy Trees for South Dakota (Zone 4) for 2025: For trees, the Betula utilis var. jacquemontii âSnow Sentinelâ (Himalayan Birch) stands out with its striking white peeling bark and narrow upright growth habit, adding winter interest to any…
The 2025 All-America Selections (AAS) winners include outstanding vegetable and flower varieties chosen for their superior garden performance through trials across North America. Here are some highlights: Vegetables: 1. Kohlrabi Konstance F1 – A National Winner is known for its…
The 2025 All-America Selections (AAS) winners include outstanding vegetable and flower varieties chosen for their superior garden performance through trials across North America. Here are some highlights: Flowers: 5. Petunia Shake Rasberry â Blooms of raspberry swirled with lemon-lime colors.…
Storing liquid garden chemicals properly is crucial for safety, preserving their effectiveness, and protecting the environment. Ideally, this should be a cool, dry, and well-ventilated space, such as a shed, garage, or outdoor storage cabinet. Avoid areas exposed to direct…
Ah, the gardenerâs life this week in the garden! Let us summarize. Itâs like a game of green thumb roulette every year. But, hey, this season had some major wins! Anytime the radishes and lettuce donât bolt faster than you…