Gardening Tips

Learn more about gardening with our Gardening Tips.

Summer is time to troubleshoot ornamental junipers

OSU Extension plant pathologists advise how to treat two fungal diseases that affect junipers.

Soil texture determines how much and how often to water

It's a myth that lawns and gardens in sandy soil need more water than other soils

How to prepare for the county fair

Spring is the time to begin planning to enter your best produce in the county fair.

Summer is a good time to renovate spring bulb beds

Crowded plants compete for nutrients and water, resulting in fewer and smaller blooms

How to prevent rose diseases

Simple adjustments in care can improve the health of roses

Coax tomatoes and peppers to maturity

Use plastic sheeting to warm the soil.

PNW Extension guides help manage plant diseases, weeds and insects

Pacific Northwest farmers and growers as well as consultants and home gardeners find the handbooks helpful.

Oregon tree names keep people guessing

The newly revised Oregon State University publication, "Understanding Names of Oregon Trees," (EC 1502), is available online.

Guidebook identifies good bugs and the bad bugs they love to eat

You can become familiar with beneficial predators and learn what plants attract them to your garden.

Fragrant sweet peas please the gardener more than the bee

Sweet peas have transplanted well to all parts of the world, especially throughout Oregon.

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