The mower is one of the leading killers of trees in yards, parks and orchards.

For a prairie state, there are a surprising number of tree-based place names in North Dakota.

Little bluestem is a native of prairies on the Great Plains and serves as a host for butterfly larvae such as the Dakota skipper.

Thinning fruit on apple trees will help spread out the tree’s energy resources this year and into next year.

You can have a quality lawn by fertilizing once or twice a year.

Emerald ash borer has not been found in North Dakota but has been found in some neighboring states.

Use common sense when deciding whether to use rhubarb after a hard frost.

Before plants grown indoors are planted in the garden or moved outside for the summer, they need time to get used to the outdoor environment.

Consider planting a fruit tree for their blossoms in the spring, in addition to the fruit they produce.

Each tree should be assessed individually for storm damage, with no hard-and-fast rules for tree removal.

Use soil moisture and soil temperature to guide seed planting decisions.

The best way to grow soil organic matter and microbes in your garden is to simply do less work.

Exotic vegetable varieties can be fun to grow and delicious to eat.

Though a very narrow window, North Dakota is in the middle of maple syrup season right now.

Gray snow mold is a common fungal disease that affects turfgrass and is worst in years with early and persistent snow. (NDSU photo)

The right amount of water is crucial for growing new seedlings.

Though sweet potatoes grow better in the tropics, it is possible to grow them in North Dakota.

March is a great time to prune trees for a number of reasons.

Knowing which flowers thrive in the region's soils and summer climate is an important consideration when planning a garden.

Starting seeds too early may result in weak plants.

Growing beans is an easy way to fall in love with gardening.

Wildlife can be hard on trees in the middle of winter.

Now is the time to prepare your supplies for starting seeds.

Though the colors of winter are understated, they are still fascinating if you look a little closer.

Incorporating native flowering plants into your garden, teaching a child to garden or keeping a garden journal are all resolutions you might have for your garden in 2022.

You can repurpose your real Christmas tree as a bird feeding station.

Haskap fruits are larger and sweeter than blueberries, and thrive in North Dakota soils and climate.

Non-timber forest products can include firewood and wild-harvested foods, such as Nanking cherries.

The story of how poinsettias became a symbol of the holiday season.

Air plants are popular because of their low-maintenance care.