Growing Apples in Wisconsin
This publication is a great how-to resource for backyard apple growers. It covers everything from planting to pruning to disease and insect management strategies, to help you get a great harvest.
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Beginning Vegetable Garden Basics: Site Selection and Soil Preparation
Starting a vegetable garden may seem overwhelming to a first-time gardener, but it can be quite easy. This fact sheet focuses on how gardeners can select and prepare their garden site to ensure success.
Lichens
Lichens are organisms that arise from mutually beneficial interactions between certain fungi and algae. Learn about these harmless, and very common organisms in this factsheet.
Cyclamen and Broad Mites
Cyclamen and broad mites are xtremely small and can infect plants in greenhouses and gardens. Learn the symptoms and management options in this factsheet.
Lawn Aeration and Topdressing
Over time, lawns may deteriorate due to soil compaction or excess thatch. Aeration can help build a healthier lawn. This publication describes how with additional tips on topdressing and rolling.
Powdery Mildew Remedies
Powdery Mildew is a disease that affects a lot of different plants. On most plants, it’s harmless. Find out if various home remedies you’ve heard about are effective in this video!
Floating Row Cover
Floating row cover is a great addition to any vegetable garden, as it can be used for several different purposes and is easy to use. Learn more about these specially designed fabrics in this article.
Twospotted Spider Mite, Tetranychus urticae
The most common spider mite, the twospotted spider mite, is a general feeder that attacks a wide variety of plants. Learn about its biology and management in this article…
Training and Pruning Apple Trees
Author(s): T.R. Roper Proper training and pruning helps to maximize production of high-quality apples. This illustrated guide shows how and when to prune. Download Article
Verticillium Wilt of Trees and Shrubs
Verticillium wilt is a typically fatal disease that affects a wide range of deciduous woody ornamentals in Wisconsin. Symptoms and management are covered in this factsheet.
Choosing Trees and Shrubs Under Powerlines
This linked website provides information for trees and shrubs suitable under powerlines.
Root Rots in the Garden
Root rot is a general term that describes any disease where the causal organism attacks and leads to the deterioration of a plant’s root system. Learn about root roots and their management in this factsheet.
