Yard & Garden

Northern spicebush (Lindera benzoin) in bloom
Planting Native Shrubs For Privacy and Wildlife
A Question of the Week: Can you suggest a native shrub that would make a good privacy screen and also provide food for wildlife?
A Question of the Week: Can you suggest a native shrub that would make a good privacy screen and also provide food for wildlife? Learn More
Autumn olive fruit
Invasive in the Spotlight: Autumn Olive
How to control the invasive shrub species taking over New Hampshire natural areas
How to control the invasive shrub species taking over New Hampshire natural areas Learn More
Getting to Know Your Garden
Practical Knowledge for People Who Grow Stuff
Practical Knowledge for People Who Grow Stuff Learn More
chipmunk
Chipmunks in the Garden
A Question of the Week: Which animals are responsible for all of the small holes and tunnels I’m finding in my garden? Should I be worried that they will eat my flowers and vegetables?
A Question of the Week: Which animals are responsible for all of the small holes and tunnels I’m finding in my garden? Should I be worried that they w... Learn More
Swallow-wort (Cynanchum sp.)
Invasive in the Spotlight: Swallow-wort
How to control the "dog-strangling vine" taking over your yard
How to control the "dog-strangling vine" taking over your yard Learn More
Lily leaf beetles
What can I do to protect my lilies from lily leaf beetles?
A Question of the Week
A Question of the Week Learn More
Using a water sprinkler to conserve water
Water Conservation Fundamentals in Gardening and Landscaping
Ways you can save water and have healthy plants
Ways you can save water and have healthy plants Learn More
White clover – a great substitute or addition to turf
Replacing Turf Grass With Pollinator Friendly Lawn Alternatives
A Question Of The Week
A Question Of The Week Learn More
Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria japonica)
Invasive in the Spotlight: Japanese Knotweed
Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) is an extremely fast growing invasive herbaceous plant in the buckwheat family (Polygonaceae). Native to ... Learn More
A pressure canner gauge on top of a wooden cutting board.
’Tis The Season For Testing Pressure Canner Gauges
Before preserving veggies this summer, have UNH Extension test your gauges
Before preserving veggies this summer, have UNH Extension test your gauges Learn More