Does your lawn look like a Dalmatian? Spots of dead and live turf here and there? More here than there? If so, here are some possible causes at this time of year: *Summer Patch – this fungus disease infects turfgrass in late April, then grows inside the crown and roots of the plant, later…
Category: Fungi
Fairy Rings of Turfgrass – A Folktale?
If ever there was a name of a malady of turf that inspires a bit of folly and a lot of frustration, it’s fairy ring. Pertinent to property owners due to this being National Folktale Week, the name was inspired by the “tale” that fairies used to dance in circles above the turf and soon…
Winter is Coming: Prepare your Fruit Trees and Shrubs
While the end of the garden season has basically flown past us with a flash of frost and freeze, there are still some things you need to do to prepare your garden for winter. Fruit trees and shrubs are no different, as there are some things you should do or prepare to do before the…
Green Around the Gills
Nebraska Extension Master Gardeners are individuals who are passionate about gardening and sharing research-proven solutions. Potential volunteers apply and go through an interview to be selected as an intern. They will receive over 48 hours of initial education from experts in soils, botany, landscape design and more and give back 40 hours of volunteer service…