Articles

Keeping your Grass Alive During Periods of Extended Drought

Wisconsin is prone to dry spells during the summer months, causing lawns to suffer. This article describes ways to help your lawn survive and recover from these periods of drought.

Hardiness Zone Maps

Maps related to cold hardiness zones so you can choose plants that can survive winter in your area.

Even though we can’t grow oranges and grapefruits outdoors in the Midwest, it is possible to keep a citrus tree as a houseplant. Learn about the history of citrus and growing them as houseplants in this article.

Reducing Soil pH

Proper soil pH allows plants to efficiently take up nutrients. Learn how to reduce high soil pH in this factsheet.

Planning and Designing Your Home Landscape

This article series explores landscape planning; selecting, placing, and planting trees and shrubs; and maintaining the home grounds.

Elderberry Rust

Elderberry rust is a visually striking cosmetic fungal disease that affects stems, leaves and flowers of plants in the genus Sambucus (i.e., elderberries), and also affects sedges (Carex spp.). Learn more in this factsheet.

When Are Apples Ripe?

This factsheet helps you determine when various apple cultivars are ripe and ready to pick, as well as provides tips on harvesting and storing your bounty.

Lawn Disease Quick Reference

This publication can help you identify some of the most common lawn problems you may encounter, and how to manage them.

Growing Vegetables at Home: Questions and Answers

Here are answers to the questions gardeners ask most often about growing vegetables. From asparagus to watercress, this guide covers over 50 vegetables plus other basic gardening topics.

Home Fruit Insecticides

Managing fruit corp insect pests can be very challenging, and should involve an “integrated pest management” approach. This factsheet lists potential pesticides that may be appropriate.

Growing Blueberries in Containers

The blueberry is a wonderful fruit rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and vitamin E. Due to its popularity, there is a growing interest among gardeners to plant blueberries in backyard gardens.

Turf Diseases of the Great Lakes Region

This 32-page publication is packed with crisp pictures and detailed descriptions of turf diseases. Includes options for curing the problems along with turf care and maintenance tips.