Husker Hort

A Nebraska View of Horticulture


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Care for Storm Damaged Trees

The recent storms and severe weather have wreaked havoc all across Nebraska. It’s a good reminder to have a severe weather plan in place, not just for us, but also for your trees. Take advantage of the opportunity to scout for potential issues in your landscape trees.

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The War on Weeds

Henbit, a winter annual weed, in bloom

Spring has officially sprung. The crabapples and flowering pears are nearing full bloom. Tulips and daffodils are starting their flower show. Henbit and dandelions are looking gorgeous. Are the last two not quite the kinds of spring flowers you want in your landscape? If not, there are some things you can do. The key to knowing when to take action depends on the weed, but it all comes down to proper identification of the plant and its life cycle.

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Starting Seeds Indoors… The Sequel (Part 2)

Last weeks’ temperatures should have coaxed you out of your winter slumber and encouraged you out to the landscape to complete your spring to-do list. If the gardening bug has gotten you, there are some things you can be planting now even if it is a little too early to plant all of your plants outside.

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Bugs, Beetles & Spiders, Oh My!

Image by Leslie Saunders from Pixabay

Daylight Savings time has ended, and it is time to ‘fall back’ once again. Fall brings about cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and boxelder bugs and other home invading pests by the millions. Find out what you can do to help keep these pests from invading your home.

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