March 5, 2008 Sedges Make Great Garden Plants Ornamental grasses are key plants for the garden, providing seasonal beauty with colors and textures only they can provide. They are easy-to-grow, well-adapted to the extremes of the Great Plains climate and offer a wide range of sizes, colors and flowering times. For these same ornamental qualities, many gardeners are discovering the sedges and the multitude of choices this grass-like group of plants brings to the landscape. MoreFebruary 4, 2008 EarthKind Roses Being Tested in Nebraska The rose is America's most beloved flower. It also has the reputation for being persnickety, fussy and downright difficult to grow. Disenchanted gardeners can now consider growing EarthKind Roses. Texas A & M University started the EarthKind Environmental Stewardship Program to promote landscape sustainability, using tough rose varieties to launch the program. Roses deemed EarthKind are noted for their winter hardiness, disease resistance, drought tolerance and reliable flowering. MoreJanuary 3, 2008 Kentucky Coffeetree – Winter Revelations Winter – cold and gray and often foreboding. But also a good time to bundle up and get close to trees. For it is not until after the autumn drop of leaves, that the attractive bark and structural form of many trees are better revealed. One of the best trees for winter revelation is the Kentucky coffeetree ( Gymnocladus dioicus ). Native to the eastern third of Nebraska, coffeetree tells a winter story unlike any other tree. MoreDecember 14, 2007 Arboretum Honors Outstanding Nebraska Planters LINCOLN, Neb. — A neighborhood activist, a couple of school teachers and an Eagle Scout are among those honored by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum's annual awards. MoreDecember 13, 2007 Use Caution When Caring for Storm-Damaged Trees LINCOLN, Neb. — Recent ice storms have left a trail of tree damage across the Midwest. In Nebraska, southeast Nebraska was hardest hit, a Nebraska Forest Service community forestry program leader said. MoreDecember 3, 2007 Arboretum's Justin Evertson Receives Nebraska ACE Communicator of the Year Award LINCOLN, Neb. — Justin Evertson, assistant director for community programs at the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, has been named the 2007 Communicator of the Year by the Nebraska chapter of the Association of Communication Excellence in Agricultural, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences. MoreNovember 30, 2007 Decorate Your Christmas Tree Naturally Whether you're creating eye-popping mantle displays, gorgeous wreaths or topiary trees, natural crafts make holiday decorating more fun. A holiday glow begins from the time you start planning your designs and gathering materials. MoreNovember 14, 2007 East Campus Walking Tour Offers Endless Possibilities LINCOLN, Neb. — Look around the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East Campus and you'll find all sorts of hidden treasures. From the Maxwell Arboretum to Jeanne Vierk Yeutter Memorial Garden, each has scholarly and historical significance. MoreNovember 2, 2007 Nebraska Forest Service Leading Multi-State Initiative to Prepare for Pest LINCOLN, Neb. — As fall's colors emerge, it's hard to miss the striking gold and purple leaves of ash trees lining streets and roads across the state. MoreNovember 2, 2007 Fall Color in Shrubs Most folks think of trees when they dream of fall color, but there are many shrubs that can put on a fantastic fall show here in Nebraska. Fall is also a great time to plant shrubs, so if you're replacing plants in your landscape or adding new ones, look for varieties with great color this time of year. Garden centers and nurseries usually have a good selection and it's the perfect opportunity to see a plant's fall color before you purchase it. More |
