August 13, 2018

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• Are Your Trees Choking?  Many trees in North Dakota are being strangled by the own roots. 
• A Touch of the Prairie.  Ornamental grasses are perfect for us. Look at these superior cultivars. 
• Plant Health Care.  Emerging pests and timely activities for your yard and garden.
• Weather Almanac.  A summary of temperatures, rainfall and other weather data across North Dakota.
  
  
  
  

August 6, 2018

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• Fast-Growing Shade Trees.  These trees provide quick shade for landscapes. 
• Countdown to Frost.  Will your tiny tomatoes and pumpkins ripen before frost? 
• Plant Health Care.  Emerging pests and timely activities for your yard and garden.
• Weather Almanac.  A summary of temperatures, rainfall and other weather data across North Dakota.

July 30, 2018

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• Measuring Rain at Home.  Make an informed decision when watering your yard and garden. 
• Sow Fall Vegetables.  Fall is the best season to grow radish, spinach and many other greens. 
• Plant Health Care.  Emerging pests and timely activities for your yard and garden.
• Weather Almanac.  A summary of temperatures, rainfall and other weather data across North Dakota.

July 23, 2018

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• Tree-Eating Sharks.  In honor of Shark Week, we discuss how mowers terrorize trees. 
• You Can't Buy Friendship.  Ladybugs are great friends in the garden, but don't buy them.
• Plant Health Care.  Emerging pests and timely activities for your yard and garden.
• Weather Almanac.  A summary of temperatures, rainfall and other weather data across North Dakota.

July 16, 2018

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• Healthy Tomato Vines.  Now is the time to protect tomato vines from diseases.
• Summer Blizzard.  Sweet mockorange is covered with snowy blossoms in June.
• Drought Relief.  A comparison of our drought status today and a year ago. 
• Plant Health Care.  Emerging pests and timely activities for your yard and garden.
• Weather Almanac.  A summary of temperatures, rainfall and other weather data across North Dakota.

July 9, 2018

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• Non-Stop Blooming Wild Rose. 'Nearly Wild' has the charm of a wild rose and blooms all summer. 
• Super Summer Lawns. Tips on caring for your lawn this summer.
• Plant Health Care. Emerging pests and timely gardening activities for your yard and garden.
• Weather Almanac. A summary of temperatures, rainfall and other weather data across North Dakota.

Written by Tom Kalb, Extension Horticulturist, North Dakota State University. Go to the Archives for previously published issues.