New 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service and Oregon State University have launched the 2012 Plant Hardiness Zone Map as an interactive, online map. This map is...
View ArticleProper Tree Planting
Spring is a great time to add a tree to your landscape as it has the whole growing season to get established. But, balled-and-burlapped or potted stock can be planted anytime during the growing season....
View ArticleLawn Mowing Safety
One of the most routine chores of summer can also be the most dangerous – mowing the lawn. The power lawn mower is one of the most dangerous tools around the home. Each year thousands of individuals...
View ArticleDrought Stress and Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable gardens are at their peak and two problems seem to be common this year. A number of reports have been received of tomatoes and peppers with black, rotten spots at the bottom of the first...
View ArticleYard and Garden Drought Stress Response
The summer of 2012 saw extreme drought conditions in most of Southern Wisconsin. However, some rain has fallen, lawns are showing signs of recovery and shrubs are still alive. Are we out of the woods?...
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