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Beef
Home to more than 1 million head of cattle, South Dakota’s producers can rely on SDSU Extension for research-based information, best management practices and resources to support healthy and profitable herds.
Perennials
Dividing Perennials in the Fall
Dividing overcrowded perennial plants in your landscape can help ensure a long and healthy plant life. Learn which plants benefit from fall division and view a step-by-step guide for getting started!
Daylily: A Summer Showstopper
Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are one of America’s favorite flowers with good reason. They are easy to grow and adaptable to just about any garden location. Learn how to select, grow and care for them in your garden!
Veronicas Add Variety to Your Perennial Garden
Veronicas offer gardeners a wide array of perennial plants to work into many different landscaping niches in the garden. Many are hardy in South Dakota, withstanding our cold winters as well as heat and drought.
Protecting Plants From Heat Stress
When summer temperatures soar with no sign of a break, it is hard on humans and plants. Learn some tips that will help protect plants from heat stress, including soil protection, watering considerations and providing shade.
Shade-loving Perennials for South Dakota Gardens
Selecting beautiful perennial plants for a shaded location does not need to be challenging or leave you with boring options. Learn about some shade-loving perennials that are known for their fun foliage or attractive blooms.
Perennial Ground Covers for Shady Gardens
Shady gardens can be filled with plants of various shapes and sizes reaching heights of several feet with eye-catching foliage or blooms. However, ground covers, which are usually twelve inches tall or shorter, are an important component of the shade garden.