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Featured Stories

From left, green onions, radish, lettuce and carrots are plants that Utah gardeners can plant after...
David Een, KSL

KSL Greenhouse: After summer harvesting comes late summer planting

The end of July is a great time to plant fall vegetables before the frost comes in mid-October along the Wasatch Front, or, late September in Utah's higher elevations.
5 days ago
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KSL NewsRadio Video

Video: America’s National Flower: The Rose | KSL Celebrates America 250

Did you know the rose is America’s national flower? 🇺🇸🌹 As we celebrate America 250, we’re honoring the flower that President Reagan called “the symbol of life and love and devotion, of beauty and eternity” when he signed it into law in 1986. George Washington himself bred roses — and the Mary Washington Rose, named […]
17 days ago
In example of what a lawn suffering from drought stress looks like. (Taune Beddes, The Greenhouse S...
Taun Beddes

Why is my lawn turning brown? A guide to diagnosing the problem

A brown lawn doesn't always mean your grass needs more water. Drought stress, insect damage, and fungal disease are three primary causes of brown lawn in the summer.
21 days ago
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KSL NewsRadio Video

Video: These Grasses Use 50% LESS Water Than Kentucky Bluegrass | KSL Greenhouse

Utah is facing its worst drought conditions in years, and your lawn is one of the biggest water users on your property. On this episode of KSL Greenhouse, we break down two warm-season turfgrass varieties — Tahoma 31 and Buffalo Grass — that use 50% less water than traditional Kentucky Bluegrass. 🌱 TAHOMA 31 Cold […]
25 days ago
Catmint (L), Salvia (C), and Rosemary (R) are all in the perennial mint family and are favored by U...
David Een, KSL

KSL Greenhouse Show: Grow and display minty freshness with perennials from the mint family

SALT LAKE CITY — One of my favorite groups of perennials is the mint family. Many species offer wonderful fragrances, beautiful flowers, and attract beneficial insects, including pollinators. Even better, most are quite waterwise, making them excellent choices for Utah landscapes. Hummingbird mint Among the many mint family plants that thrive in Utah, several stand […]
1 month ago
With concerns about the Great Salt Lake at an all-time high, Utah Water Savers is on a mission to ...
David Een

Flip Your Strip: How to make your park strip a water-wise wonderland

Did you know that up to 70% of residential water use comes from lawn irrigation? By replacing their park strip with water-wise landscaping, homeowners can save 50-66% of the water they use in their lawn.
2 months ago
With Gov. Spencer Cox‘s emergency declaration over Utah's worsening drought situation, with 100% ...
David Een

Utah urges residents to cut lawn watering amid worsening drought

With Gov. Spencer Cox‘s emergency declaration over Utah's worsening drought situation, with 100% of Utah in severe drought, and 22 of 29 counties in extreme drought, Utahns are encouraged to do their part at home to help conserve water.  
2 months ago
aphid aphids...
David Een

Aphid attack: How to fight back

As our planting and growing season comes in full swing, you may start to see many different pests and insects, including aphids, come out and enjoy the warmth. 
2 months ago
Keeping a lawn green during a drought in Utah can be hard. The KSL Greenhouse Show shared tips on t...
Taun Beddes

Caring for your lawn through drought conditions

KSL Greenhouse Show host Taun Beddes shared tips on how to keep a lawn healthy during a drought.
2 months ago
With the recent freezing drop in temperature, many Utahns are worried about how the freeze has affe...
David Een

Learn what to do if freeze affected your trees, flowers and other plants

With the recent freezing drop in temperature, many Utahns are worried about how the freeze has affected and will affect trees, flowers and other plants.
2 months ago
chlorosis...
Taun Beddes, KSL Greenhouse Show

Iron chlorosis in Utah landscape plants

Due to consumer demand, many plant species that are susceptible to iron chlorosis are commonly sold in our region. Here's how gardeners can provide enough for plants to grow securely.
3 months ago
Valerie Moore searches for ripe vegetables in garden in front of St. Stephens Episcopal church in W...
David Een

As planting season arrives, experts highlight benefits of container gardening

As we have been gearing up for the spring planting rush, we have also been looking at gardening options for those who don’t have the space available for full, in-ground gardens.
3 months ago
FILE - A farmer rests his hands on produce vegetables at a market June 15, 2023, in Manchester, N.H...
Aya Diab, Associated Press

How you store produce can make it last longer

A few small changes to how you store produce can have big benefits for the planet – and your wallet.
3 months ago
Cami and Oliver Hauver work in their garden in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025....
David Een

Preparing to plant: How to start your spring garden off strong

As we continue to prepare for gardening season in Utah, amid fluctuating frosts and heatwaves, we have some tips for you to help with your vegetable growing efforts.
3 months ago
water...
David Een, KSL

Water-wise mindset for Utah landscapes

With the population of Utah slated to double by 2065, Utah Division of Water Resources (UDWR) encourages all of us to do our part to conserve water wherever possible.
3 months ago
peaches...
Taun Beddes

Caring for peach trees to ensure heavy crop

Peaches are likely the most popular fruit tree in Utah. With that popularity, though, comes a common challenge—peach trees require more care than many people expect.
3 months ago
lawn mower cutting green grass on a yard in a residential area in late afternoon light....
Taun Beddes, KSL Greenhouse Show

Make sure your grass is always greener

We’re starting to see more concern about how ongoing drought conditions could affect this year’s growing season.
4 months ago
lawn mower cutting green grass on a yard in a residential area in late afternoon light....
David Een, KSL Greenhouse Show

Yard work 101: When summer hits early

The KSL Greenhouse Show gives tips on yard work, how to maintain a lawn and how to level a lawn during spring time.
4 months ago
Close-up of iron chlorosis disease on photinia hedge in a garden....
Taun Beddes, KSL Greenhouse Show host

Iron chlorosis and how it affects the color of tree leaves in Utah

Many leaves in Utah experience iron chlorosis depending on where the plant is located. The KSL Greenhouse Show shares more on the disease.
4 months ago
A striped skunk seen peeking through tall grass....
David Een, KSL Greenhouse Show

Dealing with skunks in Utah

The KSL Greenhouse Show shared tips on how to know when a skunk has gotten into a garden and how to deal with skunks in Utah.
4 months ago
Radishes being harvested from a garden....
Taun Beddes, KSL Greenhouse Show host

Radishes: One of the easiest vegetables to grow

KSL Greenhouse Show co-host Taun Beddes explains how to grow and cook radishes.
5 months ago
A detail of a Daphne bholua alba plant. (...
Pearl Ashton

The KSL Greenhouse Show’s plant of the week: Daphne

The KSL Greenhouse Show hosts Taun Beddes and Maria Shilaos spoke about the Carol Macknie Daphne shrub on Saturday and how to take care of it in Utah.
5 months ago
Morning dew on a fresh green lawn....
Taun Beddes, KSL Greenhouse Show host

Advice on applying pre-emergent products to a lawn

How and when should homeowners begin applying pre-emergent products to their lawns?
5 months ago
Cami and Oliver Hauver work in their garden in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Only a quarter of U...
Taun Beddes, KSL

It’s better to wait to have garden success

With the warmer winter we’ve experienced, many gardeners are eager to start cool-season crops such as radishes, broccoli, and lettuce outdoors earlier than usual. However, Utah’s climate is notoriously unpredictable.
5 months ago