Yard & Garden Report
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport
Do You Have a Thatch Problem?
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport/2021-09-05/do-you-have-a-thatch-problem
Thatch is a brown, matted layer found between green vegetation and topsoil. When thatch gets 1 inch or thicker, the turf will weaken and may die. Now is a great time to check your thatch and reduce it, if needed. No publisherHorticultureTurfgrassLawnTom Kalb2021/09/08 14:12:19 GMT-5PageA 'Greener' Christmas Tree
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport/2020-12-03/a-greener-christmas-tree
Which type of Christmas tree is friendlier to the environment: a real tree or an artificial tree? There is no clear answer. It depends on how you use the tree, including after Christmas. No publisherHorticultureForestryTom Kalbsustainable agricultureWildlifeTreesholidaysEnvironmentChristmas2020/12/03 10:15:00 GMT-5PageA Christmas Carol
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport/2020-12-03/a-christmas-carol
Ebenezer Scrooge tells you how to kill your poinsettia. Bah humbug!No publisherHorticultureTom KalbChristmasholidays2020/12/02 18:35:00 GMT-5PageHoliday Gifts for 2020
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport/2020-12-03/holiday-gifts-for-2020
Ho, ho, ho! It's time for shopping. Here is our annual look at gift ideas for your favorite gardeners (and yourself).No publisherHorticultureTom KalbGardeningholidaysChristmas2020/12/02 18:20:00 GMT-5PageHort Shorts for September 17, 2020 -- Landscapes
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport/2020-09-17/hort-shorts-for-september-17-2020-landscapes
A summary of timely activities and emerging disorders in landscapes.No publisherHerbicidesHorticultureTom KalbGardeningSodMumsInsectswildflowersWeedsFertilizerLawnsSeeding2020/10/07 16:50:00 GMT-5PageHort Shorts for October 2, 2020 -- Fruits and Vegetables
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport/2020-10-02/hort-shorts-for-october-2-2020-fruits-and-vegetables
A summary of timely activities and emerging disorders in gardens and orchards.No publisherHorticultureTom KalbCarrotsGardenFrostwaspsSoil TestingApples2020/10/05 09:55:00 GMT-5PageHoliday Plant Care
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport/2020-12-03/holiday-plant-care
Brighten your home with these holiday plants!No publisherHorticultureTom KalbGardeningTreesholidaysHouseplantsFlowersChristmas2020/10/03 17:10:00 GMT-5PageNew, Blue Perennials
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport/2020-11-01/new-blue-perennials
Blue flowers are rare, but that’s beginning to change. Lots of blue perennials have been released in recent years. Blue flowers add peacefulness and tranquility to the garden. Explore and enjoy!No publisherHorticultureperennial flowersTom KalbGardeningperennial gardenlandscapingFlowersperennials2020/10/03 17:10:00 GMT-5PageLandscaping with Onions
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport/2020-10-02/landscaping-with-onions
Ornamental alliums are stunning, and gardeners are beginning to take notice. The plants are easy to grow and require very little maintenance. Allium blooms are pollinator magnets. Fall is the season to plant allium bulbs.No publisherHorticultureperennial flowersTom KalbGardeningPerennialOnionperennial gardenPollinatorsFlowers2020/10/02 17:45:00 GMT-5PageOur Holly in North Dakota
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport/2020-12-03/our-holly-in-north-dakota
The brilliant red berries and prickly green leaves of holly make it a popular choice for holiday decorations. It is too cold to grow an evergreen holly here in North Dakota, but we can grow winterberry.No publisherHorticultureTom KalbGardeningholidayslandscapingChristmas2020/10/02 17:45:00 GMT-5PageTime for Tulips: Think Spring!
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport/2020-09-17/time-for-tulips-think-spring
The first step to a colorful landscape next spring is to plant tulips this fall.No publisherHorticulturebulbsGardeningtulipsFlowers2020/09/18 09:40:00 GMT-5PageGrowing Garlic in North Dakota
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport/2020-09-17/growing-garlic-in-north-dakota
Plant garlic now and enjoy flavorful meals next summer.No publisherHorticultureTom KalbGardeningVegetablesGarlic2020/09/18 08:55:00 GMT-5PageLet's Grow a Great Lawn!
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport/2020-09-07/lets-grow-a-great-lawn
Now is the time to improve your lawn. September is the best month to sow seed, fertilize, kill weeds and aerate your lawn. No publisherHorticultureLawnGardeningSodDandelionWeedsTom KalbThistleGrass SeedFertilizerGrass2020/09/07 13:20:26 GMT-5Page"Murder Hornet" Watch
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport/2020-08-22/murder-hornet-watch
The Asian giant hornet has invaded the Pacific Northwest. It is a threat to honey bees, the honey industry, and people. As of today, those of us in North Dakota have very little to worry about. It will be very hard for these foreign hornets to survive and become established here.No publisherHorticultureTom KalbHoney beehoneywaspsBees2020/08/24 13:30:00 GMT-5PageThe Empress of Autumn
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport/documents/2020-08-12/the-empress-of-autumn
Northern Empress™ is a small elm that glows in autumn.No publisherHorticultureTom KalbElmTreesDutch elm diseaseFalllandscaping2020/08/24 10:15:00 GMT-5Page