Gardening with Native Plants: November Leaves and Grasses

November is an ideal time to protect garden life by leaving plants untrimmed and fallen leaves in place. In this month’s column, native plant garden curator Susan Carpenter shares examples of insects, such as the snowberry clearwing moth in the second photo, that can benefit from “leaving the leaves.” She also highlights several native grass species to consider adding to your garden. Read the column: http://arboretum.wisc.edu/…/gardening-with-native…/

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1) The Friends of the Arboretum terrace garden in November.
2) A snowberry clearwing moth nectaring on bee balm in the summer.

Wisconsin Lawn Care Calendar

Spring Lawn Care Schedule Spring is an important time for growth and development of cool season lawn grasses. Springtime weather conditions vary considerably each year across Wisconsin from south to north. Spring lawn care, especially early spring, is dictated by the type of winter that occurred and how quickly conditions transition into the growing season. Pay close attention to soils thawing …

To Eat or Not to Eat?  Less-than-Perfect Garden Produce  – Wisconsin Horticulture

Spots on fruit and vegetables are caused by insects, disease, and physical damage. Causes of fruit and vegetable damage may vary, but the result is often the same. 

Lead in Home Garden Soil

Home gardening is increasingly popular, especially in cities and towns, and is a great activity through which to connect with the outdoors, get kids interested in nature, and produce your own food. But lead in garden soil can pose health risks to gardeners and to those who eat the garden’s produce.

Is My Ash Tree Worth Treating for Emerald Ash Borer? – Wisconsin Horticulture

High value ash trees are candidates for treatments for emerald ash borer. Authors: PJ Liesch, UW Entomology Last Revised: 04/01/2025 This article addresses some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the treatment of ash trees for emerald ash borer (EAB), and the removal and disposal of infested trees. hort.extension.wisc.edu