Programs & Resources
Resources
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Smart watering in the vegetable garden
Published on May 16, 2016
Smart gardeners know managing water in a home vegetable garden not only conserves water resources, but will also lead to healthy plants and improved productivity. -
Preparing the smart vegetable garden
Published on May 16, 2016
Productive vegetable gardens are based on a strong foundation, and that foundation is the soil. -
Smart Gardening: Choosing a smart site for your vegetable garden
Published on May 12, 2016
Smart Gardening tip sheet on choosing a smart site for your vegetable garden. -
What To Do About Compacted Soil
Published on May 12, 2016
Gardeners are sometimes unaware of the problems soil compaction can cause in lawns, flower beds and gardens. -
Shady Lawn Alternatives
Published on May 12, 2016
Smart Gardening tip sheet on shady lawn alternatives. -
Low Maintenance Lawns in the Midwest
Published on May 12, 2016
If you’d like to lower the maintenance needs of your lawn, there are several factors to consider. -
Smart gardens begin with healthy soil
Published on May 12, 2016
Cultivating a robust vegetable garden or a dazzling flower bed starts with healthy soil. -
Drought-Tolerant Plants Save Water, Money and Time
Published on May 11, 2016
Tip sheet on drought-tolerant plants. -
Smart watering for lawns: Don’t let the lawn squeeze you dry
Published on May 10, 2016
One of the areas in the home landscape that can use a tremendous amount of water is the lawn. -
Smart Soils: What You Can Do to Reduce Phosphorus
Published on May 10, 2016
Phosphorus is a mineral that is found in many fertilizers and is a necessary element for healthy plant growth.