WCCO's Smart Gardens

The best methods to repel critters. How to get started on growing plants indoors. Working with frozen soil. Why some grass seed grows better than others. Getting rid of fungus gnats. Are grow lights a good investment? Why a Christmas cactus might not bloom. What plants need to be kept away from plants. Bush trimming basics. What to know about winter sowing. Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

Planting grass to protect evergreen trees. Finding a Meyer Lemon Tree. Protecting plants from deer. What to do when overwintering a rose tree. Caring for an indoor bamboo plant. What to consider before giving a plant as a gift. Preparing for a snowstorm. Raking leaves in the winter. Keeping effective compost. What could be pruned right now. How to maintain a decades old Christmas cactus. What if grass seed gets old? Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

There are many deadlines gardeners need to know about. More insight on dormant seeding as winter is in full swing. Caring for plants in Arizona. Preparing plants indoors before bringing them outside in the spring. Steps to take to protect plants from animals. Tree planting tips. The benefits of a snake plant. Checking seeds for quality. How to tell one a lilac bush is dead. Growing milkweed. Learn more from horticulturalist Mary Meyer at extension.umn.edu.

The process of growing sweet potatoes. Some gift ideas to give the gardener in your life. Keeping rabbits away from particular plants. Saving an amaryllis. Getting rid of fungus gnats. Making a Christmas Cactus to bloom. Growing herbs indoors. Humane critter control. Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

What to do with our outdoor plants now that the snow is here to stay. How to pick the best apple seeds for a future tree. Trimming back birch. Germinating grass seed. How to manage grass that can be damaged by a dog. When to treat the lawn for creeping Charlie. Cutting back hostas in the winter. What is the best way to spread grass seed? Preventing crab grass. Learn more from horticulturalist Laura Irish Hanson and Turf expert Jon Trappe at extension.umn.edu.

With the snow coming in waves, the clock is ticking on when you need to salvage your lawn and garden. Indoor planting and seeding, tackling the lawn to-do lists before the snow really hits. Theresa Rooney is here to answer all of your winterproof gardening and lawn questions you may have, questions regarding amaryllis flowering bulbs, magnolia tree planting, indoor planting tips and more! Learn more from Master Gardener Theresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu

Do these wild weather swings have a big impact on plants? Is it too early to burlap boxwood? More dormant seeding questions answered. Proper way to plant purple prairie clover. Trimming back honeysuckle. How and when to cut back a variety of plants and flowers. How long can outdoor plants be watered? Benefits of moss. What to know if you have high phosphorous in your soil. Learn more from horticulturalist Laura Irish Hanson extension.umn.edu.

Does this shot of warm weather have an impact on outdoor plants? How to take the temperature of your soil. Some tips and tricks to get spring bulbs to bloom as we enter the colder months. When to cover strawberries for the winter. What is the best insulation for plants? When rose bushes should be covered. Why some lilac bushes are blooming once again. How to stop rabbits from eating hostas. When to dormant seed and aerate the lawn. Blanket flower basics. Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

It is a great time to dormant seed. Properly guarding your trees and plants for the winter. Taking care of crab grass patches. Now is not the time to prune. The benefits of mulching your leaves. Ways to keep a geranium through the winter. Preventing moles and voles from damaging your lawn. Learn more from horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and Lawn and Turf expert Jon Trappe at extension.umn.edu

What to know about dormant seeding and how it can help the lawn. Marinating asparagus for years to come. Saving a peach tree in the winter. Is it to late to fertilize the lawn? Properly guarding your trees ahead of winter. The myths behind products that increase aeration in the lawn. What to do when you mow your lawn for the last time of the year. Cutting back hydrangeas. Is it too late to spray for creeping Charlie? Learn more from horticulturalist Laura Irish Hanson and Lawn and Turf expert Jon Trappe extension.umn.edu.