Gardening tips from Utah State University Extension Horticulturists
Utah State University Extension horticulturists Taun Beddes and Mike Caron discuss how and why to keep your garden tools at their sharpest
Gabriela Murza, Utah State University Extension health and wellness specialist, gives some tips on reducing some of the aches and pains of gardening.
Taun Beddes, Utah State University Extension horticulturist discusses gardening options for this summer of drought
Will your new plants survive the winter? A guide to understanding hardiness zones when you buy new plants.
Some new ideas for replacing your grass lawn to save water this summer
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Dan Drost discusses final garden preparations before winter arrives
Teryl Roper, Utah State University Extension fruit tree specialist, discusses ways to protect your trees from winter sunburn.
Utah State University Wildlife specialist Terry Messmer debunks the myth of the sleepy Christmas mouse.
Utah State University Extension pomologist, Teryl Roper discusses "when to know it's time to pick your apples?"
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes and USU Extension turf Specialist Kelly Kopp discuss strategies for watering during a drought.
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses common causes of delayed ripening of tomatoes
Teryl Roper, Utah State University Extension palmologist, gives some tips on summer and fall tree care that can help your trees survive the coming winter.
Dan Drost, Utah State University Extension vegetables specialist, gives some tips for summer heat garden care.
Taun Beddes, Utah State University Extension horticulturist discusses a new invasive species called the Elm Seed Bug
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes and USU Extension turf specialist Kelly Kopp discuss drought and lawn issues and solutions.
Utah State University horticulturists give their tips for July Gardening
Utah State University Extension entomologist Diane Alston gives a quick overview of treatment for common summer vegetable pests
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses how to tell what's wrong with your lawn and plants if you see browning.
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses using clover and yarrow as lawn alternatives.
Rick Heflebower, Utah State University Extension horticulturist in Washington County (the hottest place in Utah) gives some tips on water management and protecting your garden
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses common diseases and treatments for Sycamore and London Plane Trees with Savannah Peterson
Just as humans must learn to adapt to changes in water availability during a drought, so must wildlife. Less water means less available habitat for wildlife, and since Utah is home to a sizable number of wildlife species, prolonged drought can create a perfect storm for human-wildlife conflict at the urban-wildland interface. Utah State University Extension wildlife specialist Terry Messmer discusses solutions.
Did your fruit trees flower and set fruit this spring? If not, what can you do to encourage flowering and fruit sets? In this segment, we'll explore some common problems and how to mitigate them. Utah State University Extension pomologist Tyrel Roper offers some solutions.
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses drought stress and diseases of walnut and pine trees.
Utah State University Extension entomologist Diane Alston discusses "Bee City" designation and the importance of pollinators.
Taun Beddes, Utah State University Extension horticulturist and prolific podcaster explains the history of earwigs and gives tips for trapping and controlling them.
Utah State University vegetables specialist Dan Drost gives some tips on shade and water conservation for you garden in June.
Utah State University pomologist Teryl Roper discusses how and when to fertilize fruit trees.
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses reasonable expectations for your lawn this summer and how to combat Creeping Spurge, Dandelions and Crabgrass.
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes give his suggestions for easy-to-grow plants in the Intermountain West. Hummingbird Mint, Catmint, and Stella D'Oro Daylily, Bosnian Pine
Utah State University Extension pomologist Teryl Roper discusses best practices for planting new fruit trees.
Utah State University Extension vegetables specialist Dan Drost gives time tip on spring vegetable planing.
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes answers common spring planting questions such as "when to plant warm season vegetables and how to plant grass seed.
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses cause and treatments for iron chlorosis.
Diane Alston, Utah State University Extension entomologist discusses cicadas. Spring is a time to explore and learn about many kinds of insects as they emerge from their overwintering states and habitats. Cicadas are an interesting group of insects for multiple reasons. They are prehistoric-looking insects and spend the majority of their lives underground feeding on plant roots, especially trees and shrubs. This occurs in their immature or nymphal stage.
Diane Alston, Utah State University Extension entomologist, discusses research on drought tolerance and pest resistance.
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses how to successfully grow raspberries
Utah State University Extension entomologist Diane Alston discusses experimental treatments to stop Bark Beetles from eating your trees.
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Rick Heflebower gives a few tips on choosing fruit trees.
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Rick Heflebower gives his tips on planting April vegetables.
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes answers common questions about fruit trees in the Intermountain West.
Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes answers common questions about turf care in the Intermountain West.
Utah State University horticulturist Taun Beddes gives his suggestions for easy to grow shade tolerant perennials.
COVID-19 has caused all to change and adapt to new social distancing guidelines to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on their lives and communities. In response to social distancing guidelines, innovative Utahns have engaged in new activities that still allow for family contact and explore new adventures. These activities have included increased participation in outdoor recreation and backyard agriculture to include gardening and chicken.
Rich Heflebower, USU Extension horticulturist in Washington County, discusses his seed choices for 2021.
Kelly Kopp, USU Extension Turf Specialist discusses Lawn Mold. The term mold describes several fungal species that have a fuzzy appearance, especially when found on that loaf of bread in the back of the pantry that you forgot about.
Terry Messmer, Utah State University Wildlife specialists, discusses common habits of winter wildlife and how to prepare yourself.
Rick Heflebower, Utah State University Extension horticulturist in Washington County, discusses winter care of citrus trees
Rick Heflebower, USU Extension horticulturist in Washington County gives some tips on sorting through all the seed catalogs and online offers.
This time of year, things are starting to mature from our late garden like beans, corn, pumpkins. It's also a good time to begin to think about planting a late fall garden. The air temperatures are cool, but the soil temperatures are warm. Rick Heflebower, USU Extension horticulturist in Washington County discusses some options.
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