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Backyard Bird Bath Basics

Apr 28, 2024

Create a bird-friendly oasis in your backyard with our guide to bird bath basics. Attract a diverse range of feathered visitors and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Landscaping Can Help Improve Erosion

Apr 21, 2024

Despite being a land-locked state, Oklahoma has nearly 56,000 miles of shoreline along lakes and ponds which equals about 1,400 square miles of water area. With this much water, it's vital to the environment to keep it clean.

Keeping The Water Garden In Balance

Apr 14, 2024

Learn how to properly care for and maintain a springtime water garden.

Be on the Lookout for Diseases in the Garden

Apr 7, 2024

April is the month for many diseases to appear, including powdery mildew, leaf spot and crown rot, which are forms of fungus.

Insect Pests Start to Become Active at This Time of Year

Mar 31, 2024

As the weather begins to warm, gardeners may start noticing some movement in the landscape, and it's not plants sprouting from the soil. Many garden insect pests become active this time of year, so be on the lookout.

Oklahoma Set to Observe Arbor Week March 24-30

Mar 25, 2024

While most of the country will observe Arbor Day on April 26, Oklahomans will get a jump start on the celebration by observing Arbor Week March 24-30.

Pruning Roses is a Spring Gardening Chore

Mar 17, 2024

Flower gardening is popular in Oklahoma and roses continue to top the list of the most popular plants grown each year. Some rose varieties are considered to be high maintenance while other species are more carefree for gardeners.

Tent Caterpillars Will Be Appearing Soon

Mar 10, 2024

Tent caterpillars use branch forks and trees or shrubs to spin a ten-like web. They are active this time of year along the roads.

Sharpen the Shears...It’s Time to Prune Grapes

Mar 4, 2024

The best time to prune grapevines is in the dormant season. Gardeners should be preparing to prune now for good fruit production later in the year.

Dealing With Grape Diseases

Feb 25, 2024

Learn about grape diseases, like black rot, and how to combat them.