May 2013
With snow as a memory (we hope), spring is here and we're in high gear for outdoor projects! This month has information on reducing the chance of herbicide drift, choosing bedding plants, making your own containers for plants, and poison ivy. We'll add more information on horses, and succulents, so stop by again!
Herbicide drift can damage and even kill your plants or neighbor's plants. Find out how to reduce the risk of herbicide drift, and what people with sensitive plants and crops can do to reduce the chance of getting injury.
Earl May Nursery and Garden Center manager Corey Brabec talks about how he guides his customers to the best flowers for their homes.
Hypertufa pots are easy to make and give you the opportunity to personalize containers. Ron Harvey of Urban Trail Gardens shows how.
John Wilson University of Nebraska Extension, tells how to identify poison ivy and potential reactions to it, as well as control options.
Monthly Features
- Views from the Land - Slow Food
- Talking Over The Fence - Spring Planting, Continuing Drought Conditions
- Plant of the Month - Lilacs
- Animal of the Month - Wild Turkey
- Monthly Insect - Roaches
- Monthly Weed - Mock Strawberry
- Drinking Water Q/A - Reusable Bottles
News- May 2013
- Celebrate Mother's Day with Plants for the Plains
- Sericea lespedeza: Nebraska's Newest Noxious Weed
- Controlling Cattails
- Tough Places to Grow Turf
- Plan Now to Protect Your Garden from Wildlife
- Controlling Apple Scab
- Opening Pine Buds Signal Time to Control Diplodia Tip Blight
- Make Every Drop Count Publications Can Help You Use Water Wisely In and Around Your Home
- How Many Animals Will My Pasture Support?
- Cost of Pumping Water for Domestic and Acreage Needs
- Eat Smart and Stay Active to Combat Osteoporosis
Check It Out
Vegetables in Heat and Drought, April 25, 2013
The key for caring for vegetable gardens this summer will be to keep them well watered. Nicole Stoner, UNL Extension Educator.
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Checking Lawn Irrigation Systems, April 17, 2013
There are several different problems to look for when checking lawn irrigation systems in the spring. John Fech, UNL Extension Educator in Horticulture. John Fech, UNL Extension Educator
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Harvesting Rain, April 2, 2013
Methods of rain harvesting include using rain barrels, cisterns, rain gardens and bioretention gardens. Kelly Feehan, UNL Extension Educator
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Musk Thistle in Drought, April 5, 2013
A series of studies on musk thistles shows weather can be a significant influence on this noxious weed. Steve Young, UNL Extension Weed Ecologist
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