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The leaves of common buckthorn and other invasive plants remain bright green well into the fall, making them easy to spot. Photo: Steven Katovich, Bugwood.org.
Fall is a beloved time of year for many Minnesotans, and for good reason! We...
It can be bittersweet to say farewell to summer. Months of warm weather and sunshine are hard to beat and provide plenty of opportunities to rest and relax.
Just because summer has come and gone doesn't mean the opportunity to enjoy recreation is in the rearview mirror. Fall is awash in...
Spring is the season most often associated with lawn care, and for good reason. Grass starts growing in spring, and the season is a great time to fertilize many grasses in the hopes lawns can look their best and endure the hotter, dryer weather of summer.
Spring might mark the time when many...
Fall hiking can be a unique and exciting experience. Thanks to the vibrant foliage, crisp air and smaller crowds than might be around during summer, fall is a prime time to lace up one's boots and hit the trails.
Beyond the opportunity to check out the amazing foliage displays synonymous with this...
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Funnel weaver spider (Agelenopsis). Photo: David Cappaert, Bugwood.org
As autumn settles over Minnesota, gardeners may encounter a silvery shimmer across their lawns and shrubs in the early morning light. On closer inspection, they find...
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Common buckthorn. Photo: Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood
If you're dealing with invasive buckthorn on your property, now is the perfect time to take action. Mid to late fall is ideal for applying herbicide, as the...
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As the growing season comes to an end, it is helpful to clean your garden before putting it to bed for the winter. A good fall cleanup provides multiple benefits for gardeners – it reduces weed populations and disease, minimizes plant...
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During our 100 farms project, we learned that a lot of Minnesota high tunnels go unused throughout the fall and winter. Research with high tunnel farmers shows that those who use the "shoulder seasons" are the most profitable, and keeping...
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Here’s a look at some ornamental grasses that are good selections for putting on a show in your garden in the fall.
Prairie dropseed, Sporobolus heterolepis
The golden yellow fall color of prairie dropseed makes it a standout in a...
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Boxelder bugs, both young (red) and old (black) cluster on buildings on warm days.
Chilly mornings and shorter days signal to humans an impending winter. Bugs get the same message, and they head out to figure out where they’re going to...
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