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Research-based horticulture information to help keep your plants and gardens thriving.
What’s All the Buzz? Woody Plants for Bees, Butterflies, and Other Bee-t-full Pollinators
This article covers tree, shrub, evergreen, and woody vine species known for their pollen or nectar sources that are critical to sustaining pollinator health and survival.
▶︎ Watch: Hydrangeas: Know Them and Grow Them
This webinar discusses the many species of hydrangeas suitable for Wisconsin hardiness zones. Discover everything these beautiful plants need to bloom and thrive.
Promoting Urban Forestry: Planting Bareroot Trees in Home Landscapes
Bareroot trees are dormant stock typically planted in early spring prior to bud break. This planting method promotes rapid establishment and offers several additional horticultural benefits.
Keep Watering in Fall to Protect Evergreens from Winter Burn
Winter burn refers to a type of damage to evergreen foliage that typically occurs over winter. Frequently affected plants include yews, junipers, boxwood, arborvitae, rhododendrons, dwarf Alberta spruce, and hemlock.
Barrel Composter: Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin Instructions
Part of the Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin series, this three-bin wooden unit is a sturdy system that allows you to quickly make a large volume of compost, if you turn the compost weekly.
Wire Mesh Composter: Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin Instructions
Part of the Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin series, wire mesh composting bins are inexpensive, easy to assemble, and hold a lot of material.
Wood 3-Bin Composter: Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin Instructions
Part of the Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin series, this three-bin wooden unit is a sturdy system that allows you to quickly make a large volume of compost, if you turn the compost weekly.
Wood & Wire Composter: Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin Instructions
Part of the Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin series, the wood and wire composter provides a convenient way to compost yard materials.
Can Composter: Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin Instructions
Part of the Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin series, the can composter is a great way to make small batches of compost when you don’t have space for a larger bin.
Wood Pallet Composter: Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin Instructions
Part of the Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin series, wood pallets can make inexpensive and durable compost bins.
Concrete Block Composter: Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin Instructions
Part of the Do-It-Yourself Compost Bin series, concrete block bins are durable, require few tools, and can handle large amounts of yard materials.
Seasonal Needle Drop
Despite their name, evergreen needles do not stay green forever. Older, inner needles discolor and drop off after one or more years, depending on the species.
