USU Extension provides tips and advice for gardeners of all skill levels.
USU Extension offers a wide range of courses on gardening topics, including Backyard Chickens, Beginner Farming, Botany, Houseplants, Vegetable Gardening, Managing Garden Pests, Soil, Landscape Design, Lawns, and more.
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Select a topic below for valuable resources which will assist in making your yard or garden successful this year. Learn more about what has gone into these guides and this website: About USU Extension Yard & Garden.
Have a hard time remembering what to do and when to do it? Checkout our Gardener's Almanac and get a checklist of things to do each month.
Our popular in-person courses have now been brought online so you can view them whenever and however you want. Developed by USU faculty who have thousands of hours of research, we'll show you how to become your best yard, garden, and landscape yet — even if you've failed in the past. USU Extension also offers in-person classes, courses, and workshops, view these events on our calendar.
There is nothing like homegrown corn on the cob, red-ripe tomatoes fresh from the garden, or popping open snap peas on a warm summer’s day. This course is designed for those who are interested in improving their ability to grow vegetables.
How often should grass be watered and for how long? What is the optimal mowing height? Is fertilizer required, and if so, what kind, and how often should it be applied? This course will answer all those questions and more!
What is soil made of? How does it impact plant growth? How do plants get the minerals and water they need to thrive? This course explores soil texture and structure, why it’s important, how to get it right, how to create your own compost, tips for trouble
Fruits and nuts are some of the most common edible crops grown in backyards. This course shows you the best practices to produce the highest yield of fruits and nuts.
Are pests enjoying your garden more than you are? This course is designed for those interested in learning the best techniques for pest management.
Trees and shrubs add beauty and interest to any landscape, but the upkeep can be daunting at times! This course explores the functions of woody plants in the landscape, considerations when selecting new additions, proper planting, when and how to prune, i
Do you love flowers around you and wish you had them blooming year-round? This course is designed to guide the planting and maintenance of annuals, perennials, and bulbs for beautiful blooms and lasting color all year.
Have you ever wondered how your plants grow, develop, and function? Or how they are affected by the environment around them? By understanding the inner workings of plants and soils, you can give your plants the care and support they need.
The USU Extension gardens throughout the state provide beautifully manicured and curated landscaping as well as education from our specialists. Peruse to see what plants and techniques were used to make these gardens come to life as well as take a class from our on-site experts. USU Extension can also be found at these gardens: Thanksgiving Point, Wheeler Farm, Conservation Gardens.
Need a winter gardening idea? Utah State University Extension recently published a comprehensive guide to help beginners learn to grow gourmet mushrooms. “A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home” is a how-to introduction to fungi cultivation, prov...
Autumn is officially here, and there is much to look forward to – pumpkins on the porch, apple cider, cooler temperatures, and walks through crunchy leaves. But before you get too comfortable, don’t forget there are yard and garden end-of-season tasks to ...
With Utah's hot, dry summers, homeowners often need help determining the right amount of water needed to keep their landscape trees healthy. While many Utahns are ready to stop watering their lawns until spring, they should consider giving their landscape...
Assistant professor of Horticulture with Utah State University Extension, Sheriden Hansen, shares your fall yard and garden checklist.
If you have troublesome clay, sandy, or loam-y Utah soil, fall is the time to do something about it. We’re not talking expensive soil enhancers. Instead, you might try to grow a cover crop. Sheriden Hansen shares what kinds of crops to plant now to get yo...
Salt Lake City Public Utilities partnered with Utah State University's Center for Water-Efficient Landscaping and the Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance to come up with the special blend of tall fescue and low-water Kentucky Bluegrass.
Most plants face the sun; they love the day, but some take on a new look after dark. With a little knowledge you can keep an eye on what makes your garden glow. Sheriden Hansen helps us understand the world of gardening after dark.
