Garden & Yard Issues
Tree Pest Alert
From seasonal issues and timely recommendations to disease diagnosis and expert advice, the Tree Pest Alert is a trusted resource for selecting, planting and caring for trees and shrubs all year round.
Powdery Mildew Presence in Your Garden: How to identify and prevent it
Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that targets a wide range of hosts. It is important to identify its presence as soon as possible to slow its spread and prevent irreversible damage.
Spider-Proofing Your Home This Fall
During fall, spiders often try to find safe places to escape the cooler weather. Unsurprisingly, a warm cozy home is often high on their list. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can take to help prevent spiders, and other arthropods, from invading your home.
Leaf Spot Diseases of Rhubarb in South Dakota
In South Dakota, rhubarb is generally hardy, but it can develop several diseases that, when left unmanaged, cause severe damage and decline of plants. Leaf spots caused by the fungi Ascochyta rhei and Ramularia rhei are the most-common diseases we observe.
Garden Hour
SDSU Extension's Garden Hour will return as a limited series during the fall and winter months, occurring every other month.
Garden Hour
SDSU Extension's Garden Hour will return as a limited series during the fall and winter months, occurring every other month.
Garden Hour
SDSU Extension's Garden Hour will return as a limited series during the fall and winter months, occurring every other month.
SDSU Extension continues Garden Hour with off-season webinars
August 24, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension will continue its popular Garden Hour series with four webinars during the off-season.
Garden Hour
Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.
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