UNL Extension in Antelope County

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Home, Lawn and Garden

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      • Homes

      • Lawns and Turfgrass

      • Managing Pests

      • Water and Wastewater

Yard and Garden Tips

It is that time of the year when yard and garden enthusiasts are working hard to keep everything green and growing. With all of the moisture and cool weather we have experienced recently, most things are looking good.

All of us know Nebraska and how the weather can change suddenly from cool and wet to hot and dry. Changes in temperature and humidity and hot dry weather can bring problems in many plant species.

A very good source of information related to yards and gardens is available at your finger tips on the Internet. UNL Horticulturists provide weekly information on their website at: http://extensionhorticulture.unl.eu. This newsletter is updated weekly and past issues are archived for referring back for information pertinent at that time. Just type in this URL and click on “Updates” to accesses information on “what to watch for” and control recommendations.

Also extension horticulturists provide tips for maintaining healthy yards and gardens is available.
Information related to trees, fruits, vegetables and most yard and garden plants can be accessed from this web site.

UNL Extension Resources

UNL Extension is committed to helping you know more about maintaining a healthy home, creating sustainable rural or urban landscape, protecting and managing water resources, properly managing insect and wildlife pests, and more.

Backyard Farmer
This program, produced by UNL Extension, is televised live every Thursday night from the first of April to mid September. The Backyard Farmer panel of gardening experts provides help with gardening questions on insect and disease pests, turf, fruits and vegetables, landscape design, and general horticulture topics. Backyard Farmer is one of the best known and highly regarded resources for lawn and garden information.

Acreage & Small Farm Insights
This monthly e-newsletter from the UNL Extension Acreage team provides timely information to help acreage and small farm owners manage their rural living environment.

UNL Extension Horticulture
This Web site provides information to help Nebraskans create sustainable rural and urban landscapes. Topics include plant care, pest management, the Master Gardener program, and more.

Know how … know now by clicking on one of the following links: Gardens, Homes, Lawns and Turfgrass, Managing Pests, or Water. These links lead to some of the best Extension programs offered by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Enjoy!