Yard & Garden Video Segments

Sheriden Hansen is the Associate Professor, Horticulture, USU Extension who stopped by this morning to tell us about the third annual Scarecrow Walk at the USU Botanical Center happening in Kaysville September 7-17th.

McKenzie Walsh, Utah State University Extension Housing Program Coordinator, joined us with some tips to involve kids without leaving a hole in your pocketbook.

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.

Your lawn is probably getting better with each watering and each sunny day. But some of us are still patching over the lawn damage from last year’s heat and the winter’s long cold. Sheriden Hansen helps us revive the lawn.

Voles are tearing up yards, and in some cases, wreaking havoc on lawns in Cache Valley. Every several years, the populations explode, and some of the experts say the cover from the snow this year is helping keep them hidden from predators.

We've had a long winter, and a slow start to spring, so many who have green thumbs are just itching to get their gardening on! Michael Caron, Associate Professor at USU Extension, joined us with some help to make this year successful in your yard.

With the cost of eggs being so high and Easter right around the corner, many people have been starting to raise their own chickens to combat this problem. Dr. David Frame, the USU Extensions Poultry Specialist and Veterinarian, joined us to talk about som...

Every January our fashion and design friends buzz about the color of the year. In 2023, the Pantone color is magenta. You may not know, however, that the gardening world has their own color, and their own buzz.

With dropping temperatures, now is the time to start thinking about gardening indoors. Horticulturist Sheriden Hansen says one great way to do this is to add a citrus tree to your home.

Your porch is like a stage presented to the neighborhood. Style it up with pretty pots filled with all kinds of plants! You can even put pumpkins and butternut squash inside for an unexpected fall touch. Sheriden Hansen shares some unique and seasonal way...

Horticulturist Sheriden Hansen shares details about a new gardening term: firescaping!

Sheriden Hansen shares how to add drama and interest into your garden with dark foliage.

A bouquet of fresh flowers at home is one of life’s little luxuries! With a little planning, you can have the satisfaction of cutting fresh flowers from your own yard. Horticulturist Sheriden Hansen has the strategies for success, and shares why now is a

As you are gathering in the first crops from your summer garden, it’s already time to think about fall planting. A succession planting method brings garden produce in stages, right up until it snows. Sheriden Hansen is turning our attention to this garden...

Horticulturist Sheriden Hansen shares why handling the lawn in a low water year has a better outlook than you might think.

When it comes to home gardens and flowers, roses are as classic as they come! But if you have them, you probably know they can be high maintenance. Are these oh-so popular flowers still worth your time and energy?

Katie Wagner with USU extension tells us more about this process of evapotranspiration and how we can help our plants by managing watering cycles and changing our mowing habits for our lawns.

Sheriden Hansen says there are perennials that need water, less than once a week, that still promise vibrant color and bloom throughout the hot summer. She shares water-wise perennials that still pack a punch in your landscaping.

Sheriden Hansen, USU Extension Horticulturalist, shares the top five trees that thrive in Utah’s conditions. Even in a drought trees are worth planting because they add shade, add landscape interest, purify the air, add privacy, and reduce air temperature...

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...

Your porch is like a stage presented to the neighborhood. Style it up with pretty pots filled with all kinds of plants! You can even put pumpkins and butternut squash inside for an unexpected fall touch. Sheriden Hansen shares some unique and seasonal way...

Weeds are a constant garden battle. They crop up everywhere, and there is only so much hand pulling you can do before your knees are sore and your back is tired. Sheriden Hansen shares seven things to add to your gardening tool kit that will take care of

We love to get out in the garden, but what about the kids? Studies show that children are five times more likely to eat vegetables they grow themselves! Sheriden Hansen shares all the things children gain from getting into the garden.

It’s prime time for bugs, and your garden might be suffering right about now. If you have limp leaves and stripped stems, it’s time to kick the pests out! Horticulturist Sheriden Hansen shares three of the most common garden pests she’s seeing out and abo...

You can plant all the pretty annuals and perennials, but a flowerbed isn’t complete without some good groundcover. These plants fill in the empty spaces perfectly, and add a finishing touch to your planters. Sheriden Hansen shares some of her favorite gro...

Fresh strawberries are out in stores! This summer berry is delicious no matter where you get it, but there is just something about a strawberry picked from your own garden. Horticulturist Sheriden Hansen shares three secrets that will make planting your o...

Pollinators are key to a thriving outdoor landscape. They don’t usually come into your garden of their own accord. Bees, hummingbirds, and even some beetles need a reason to come and enjoy your space. Sheriden Hansen shares how to attract pollinators into...

Are you a gardening die hard, or do you find it more of a chore? If you fall into that second group, some new gear might get you excited to get out and dig in the dirt! Horticulturist Sheriden Hansen shares the best new gardening gear to check out.

Easter is a few weeks away, but if you want to grow some fresh, green grass to fill baskets or top tables, you need to plant it now! It’s pretty easy to find and sprout if you do it right.

With spring on the horizon, it’s time to get excited about gardening! If you are starting seeds, you should get going now.

October is the perfect time to plant those spring-blooming bulbs like tulips and daffodils. Assemble your tools and bulbs (make sure they are healthy without mold) and get them planted before the soil freezes. For a beautiful splash of color, plant them i...

Sheriden Hansen, USU Extension Horticulturalist shows how to save and store seeds from your garden and shares the benefits of saving seeds for next year's garden.