You may be asking "Why is it such a big deal?" Simply put, healthy soil gives us clean air and water, bountiful crops and forests, productive grazing lands, diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes. All of which enhances our lives. Fun fact: There can be a billion microorganisms in a teaspon of compost or soil!
Blight is baaack.... Coming out of a tough winter (2024/25) into a cool, wet spring, it was bound to happen. Lilac blight thrives in that environment.
What is that weird growth? The fear that creeps in when you see some weird growth on an otherwise beautiful coneflower is real!
Summer Patch is a lawn disease that is active during the summer when turfgrass roots are growing very slowly. The experts at Gertens offer advice on symptoms, how to manage it, and how to prevent it for next time!
The experts at Gertens provide the top tomato growing practices for your home garden!
This edition of The Garden Scoop offers tips on Spring cleanup from taking care of your soil to watching out for those spring weeds!
Gray and Pink Snow Mold become active under the snow and can be hard to differentiate. The experts at Gertens help determine the difference and offer advice on treatments and preventions.
Our Minnesota lawns can take a beating over winter, emerging in spring with damage from voles, road salt and snow mold. Gertens has professional tips for repairing winter lawn damage.
Impatiens downy mildew can be devestating. The experts at Gertens offer information and prevention techniques!
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that attacks a wide variety of woody shrubs and plants. The experts at Gertens provide helpful tips and tactics against powdery mildew.
Crabapple scab disease develops from a fungus. It is the most common disease among apples and crabapples in Minnesota. Learn how to keep your trees healthy and scab-free.
