WCCO's Smart Gardens

U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer shares how to plan your spring plantings by ordering your seed now.

U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer answers your gardening and plant care questions.

Learn how to become a master gardener through the U of MN . Extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney tells you how.

Fungus Gnats...a big problem this time of year. Learn how to get rid of them from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.

Plan out next years garden. It's time to order seeds. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.

Snow helps protect our yards over the winter. It can also do damage. Learn how to use it from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.

Should a till now or wait til spring? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.

Storing outdoor bulbs over the winter for next year is easy. Learn more from U of MN Extension Horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.

Snow on the ground soon, but there's still time to dormant seed your lawn. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.

Wrapping trees and insulating shrubs is a great way to protect them from animal and cold weather damage. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.

Our beautiful fall weather just keeps rolling on. There's still plenty to do. Your questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.

Planting fall bulbs, trimming trees and shrubs...lots to do prepping for winter. Learn more with U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.

Time is running out! The weather is holding. Get your garden and yard ready for winter with tips from U of MN  Extension Horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.

Gardeners are taking advantage of our beautiful fall. There's still plenty you can do. Learn more with U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.

Winterizing and planting Gall bulbs for spring with U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.

September gives us a narrow window for yard reseeding. Learn more from U of MN horticulturalist Mary Meyer.

Right now is the perfect time of year for lawn and gardening care. Fertilize, weed and feed, and so much more. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.

Fall is a great time of the year for yard projects and garden/yard restoration. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer and turf specialist Eric Watkins.

Recent rains have our yards and gardens coming back to life. Your questions answered by ;U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and Maggie Reiter.

U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer answers your lawn and garden questions.

Drought tolerant plants and mulching are a must for dry weather. Lean more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.

Your lawn and gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.

Hot weather places extra stress on your lawn and gardens. Your questions answered by U of MN horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn.

Watering restriction everywhere. When, How much, or even can you water? Your questions answered by U of MN  horticulturalist Mary Meyer.

Hot and dry is not the right time to transplant your spring blooming plants. Learn more for U of MN Extension Horticulturalist Teresa Rooney.