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Restore Lawns by Over-seeding in Autumn
Summer heat, drought, and other stressors can leave lawns thin, patchy, and worn out. Fortunately, autumn’s cooler temperatures and improved soil moisture create ideal conditions for repairing damaged turf. Learn how over-seeding can help restore lawn density, fill in bare spots, and set your yard up for healthy growth next spring with expert tips from UW-Madison Extension Horticulture Educator Vijai Pandian.
Mid-Summer Gardening Tips
Summer gardens can bring plenty of surprises, from overgrown tomato plants to powdery mildew, herbicide damage, and vegetables struggling in the heat. Get practical, expert advice on tackling common mid-season gardening challenges and keeping your flowers and vegetables thriving through the hottest days of summer.
Spring Garden Q&A
Spring gardening season is here! Horticulture Educator Vijai Pandian has answers for common spring gardening questions about prepping soil, asparagus, rhubarb, and raised beds.
Re-seeding a Spring Lawn
Spring lawns are not always perfect! Read on for tips on some of the re-seeding and best management practices to fix spring lawn issues.
Apple Tree Pruning Live Demonstration and Tips
Now is the time to prune apple trees! Get tips in this article, or join us for an outdoor apple pruning class on March 16th, 5.00 P.M. at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol!
Putting Your Garden to Bed for Winter
A little work now can make spring planting easier – and protect your garden’s long term health. Read on for tips on putting your garden to bed for winter!
Gardening Tips: Managing Wasps
Wasps have a bad reputation, but they are very helpful in a garden ecosystem. Read on for more information about how to manage wasps in your gardens.
Wild Cucumber Invasion
By Vijai Pandian, Horticulture Educator All plants, including weeds, are conspicuous in the natural landscape at a certain season. In early autumn, one such attractive weed that has begun to catch attention in southeast Wisconsin is wild cucumber (Echinocystis lobata). Native to Wisconsin, wild cucumber is a fast-growing annual vine that grows along roadsides, ditches, […]