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UNL Extension in Lancaster County

Horticulture: Your Yard & Garden

this page was last updated Sunday, June 29, 2008 10:39 PM

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This Week's Featured Article: Tree Root Damage Can Be Serious

Current Weekly To-Do List:

  • Mulch the flower border and vegetable garden
  • Fertilize roses after the first flush of blooms
  • Renovate strawberry beds after harvest
  • Divide and transplant iris
  • Watch for spider mites

News & Announcements


Arboretum and Botanical Garden Tours Scheduled for Omaha Area & Eastern Nebraska: Mark your calendars for the following tours of Nebraska arboretums and botanical gardens scheduled for 2008. The free tours will offer a chance for tree lovers, garden enthusiasts and green industry professionals to see and learn more about many great plants and many great gardens. TOUR DETAILS. For more information, contact NSA at (402) 472-2971 or jevertson1@unl.edu.

Lancaster County Master Gardeners Recognized: Five Lancaster County Master Gardeners were recently awarded plaques to recognize them for their years of service to the Lancaster County Master Gardener program. Learn more HERE

Composting demonstrations will be presented at the Pioneers Park Nature Center's new backyard composting demonstration area. Demonstrations will be presented on September 27 and October 25, 10:00 a.m. to noon.

These educational composting programs are all sponsored University of Nebraska Extension in Lancaster Co. & City of Lincoln Recycling Office


More Resources & Upcoming Events


University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Lancaster County is your on-line yard and garden educational resource. The information on this Web site is valid for residents of southeastern Nebraska. It may or may not apply in your area. If you live outside southeastern Nebraska, visit your local Extension office


Contact Information

University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lancaster County
Web site: lancaster.unl.edu
444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68528
| 402-441-7180

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