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Investigating the Use of Raw and Pelleted Wool as an Alternative Mulch for Vegetable Production
This publication reviews a recent research study investigating the effects of wool as an alternative mulching option for pepper production.
Understanding Unit Conversions for Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Fertilizer Application Rates in Garden Soils
This factsheet provides unit conversions between different units that soil labs recommend for fertilizer application rates to gardens for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
McCrory Gardens Trial Report
Learn about annual and perennial flowers that are well-suited for South Dakota gardens based on eastern South Dakota research trials.
Research Report: Warm-Season Living Mulch Impacts on Cucumber Yield and Disease Symptoms
A 2025 trial in Brookings, South Dakota aimed to detect the influences of various warm-season cover crop living mulches on pest pressure in tomatoes and cucumbers and the interactions between both grafted and nongrafted tomatoes and cucumbers and the living mulch.
Garden Hour
Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.
Garden Hour
Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.
Garden Hour
Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.
Garden Hour
Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.
Ants Preparing for Another Busy Year
A wet growing season last year combined with a mild winter has boosted ant activity across the state, and we have already received numerous questions from both curious and concerned residents in South Dakota.