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Utah State University Extension promotes awareness and educates the public on the science and art of horticulture. Informal, not-for-credit classes are offered periodically on various gardening topics, such as Soil Preparation, Water-Wise Landscaping, Fruit Tree Pruning, and Starting Seeds Indoors.

September Gardening Tips

Begin garden clean up now by removing or cutting back dead or dying plants.
Create fall interest in your garden by using mums, flowering kale, asters and other fall favorites.
Rake up leaves, twigs and fallen fruit to help prevent the spread of diseases.
As temperatures decline adjust your lawn watering schedule.
Now is a great time to aerate and fertilize your lawn.
Purchase and plant bulbs now for next spring.
Prepare crop beds for next spring by adding organic material to the soil.
Continue to deep water trees and shrubs.
Keep working on weed removal.

Growing in the Garden Now

Choosing plants that bloom later in the season is a great way to keep your garden fresh and interesting. Follow the link below to learn more about a perennial plant that is in bloom now.

Click here to learn more about Blazing Star.

Sometimes the chore of summertime weeding never seems to end. Follow the link below to learn more about a weed commonly found in our area right now.

Click here to learn more about Spotted Spurge

Do-It-Yourself in the Garden

	Composting
	Constructing a Low Cost High Tunnel
	Constructing an Indoor Light Garden
	Rip Your Strip
	Soil Testing

Horticulture Agents

Maggie Shao - 801.468.3178
Agent Position currently vacant - 801.468.3171