May 20, 2008 UNL Offers New Turfgrass and Landscape Management Major LINCOLN, Neb. — A new turfgrass and landscape management major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will offer students more insight into the two disciplines. MoreMay 19, 2008 Nebraska Wildflower Week Celebrated First Week in June LINCOLN, Neb. — Inspired by a similar national event, Nebraska Wildflower Week is a celebration of wildflowers and native plants in the wild and in the landscape through an array of events and activities across Nebraska. It is observed in early June (May 31-June 8), when Nebraska's prairies and gardens are typically at their prime. MoreMay 14, 2008 Crews to Survey State's Rural and Urban Tree Resources LINCOLN, Neb. — As part of the Great Plains Tree and Forest Invasives Initiative, 400 randomly selected plots across Nebraska will be visited to evaluate the state's tree resources. MoreMay 1, 2008 Bush Type Clematis: A Garden Treasure Clematis is often called "queen of the vines," and for good reason. There's not another perennial vine that offers as much versatility in both form and color. Clematis (KLEM-a-tis) is a member of the ranunculaceae (buttercup) family. One recent classification recognized 297 species of clematis, not to mention the numerous garden hybrids. MoreApril 23, 2008 UNL Releases New Penstemon Called 'Sweet Joanne' LINCOLN, Neb. — A new penstemon developed by a University of Nebraska-Lincoln horticulturist will make its way into landscapes this year. MoreApril 18, 2008 Plant Properly to Preserve Nebraska's Tree-Planting Heritage LINCOLN, Neb. — In the last 30 years, Nebraska has lost nearly half its community forest resources. MoreApril 9, 2008 Spring Affair 2008 April 26 at State Fair Park LINCOLN, Neb. — Every year thousands of new plants make it into the nursery trade. At Spring Affair alone, more than 200 new plants are offered annually. How did that new plant you just purchased make it into your hands? The path from a plant with "potential" to a plant that is promoted, available and widely grown may surprise you. MoreApril 3, 2008 It's a Kid's Yard; Let Them Enjoy It It used to be that kids were told "Go outside and don't come home until sunset." With that, nearby creeks, fields, forests, parks or gardens were transformed into special and wondrous places where children acted out their imaginations. MoreMarch 25, 2008 Nebraska Arboretum Names GreatPlants for 2008 LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum's GreatPlants program celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with its annual list of recommended plants that's dominated by natives and also includes a new category – conifers. MoreMarch 7, 2008 Small Communities Rank High in Beautification Efforts LINCOLN, Neb. — About one-fourth of the 2008 Community Enhancement Program funds for landscaping projects are going to communities with populations under 500. More |
