You can use your mower to mulch the leaves and drop the pieces on your lawn to feed the soil. However, too many leaves can smother the lawn and encourage fungal growth. If you have a lot of leaves, rake them up, but don't put them in the trash!

Record-breaking rain, actually. But did it help our drought? Yes! But maybe not in the way you think. Last week's storm brought more than 7 inches of precipitation to some Utah mountain locations and pushed mountain soil wetness to record levels for this time of year.

Freezing temperatures coming to Utah? 🥶 Here's your garden game plan! 🍅 PICK: Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, and beans. 🌱 COVER: Protect tender crops to buy a little more time. 🥕 LEAVE: Carrots, kale, spinach, and Brussels sprouts can handle some cold!

Utah needs rain, but heavy rainfall can also bring flash flooding. Check local alerts, avoid flood-prone canyons and washes, and never drive through flooded roads.

Fall to-do Plant garlic. Plant spring bulbs. Clean up the garden. Prep your lawn. Protect young trees. Store winter squash. And that’s not even the whole list. 👀

You know it’s fall in Utah when the you run the furnace in the morning and AC in the afternoon.

Extreme heat and drought? 🌱 It’s time for garden triage. Learn which plants need water most—and which can wait.

Canning season is here! Start with a tested recipe from a trusted source, take your time, and ask for help when you need it. Your local USU Extension office can help with canning questions, pressure gauge testing, classes and more.

Love hearing that POP! from cooling canning jars? The sound happens as the jar cools and a vacuum pulls the lid down tight. That pop is a good sign that your jar has sealed!

Before you buy everything on the school-supply list brand new, do this. 👇extension.usu.edu/createbett…

Seeing squash bugs on zucchini or pumpkins? Check under leaves for bugs and shiny brown eggs. Drop bugs into soapy water and remove eggs by hand or with sticky tape. Catching them early makes them easier to control.

Some of our favorite zucchini recipes!

Composting is one of the easiest ways to improve your soil while reducing household waste. Finished compost feeds your soil, helping plants grow stronger roots and hold water better. It can be added to gardens, around trees and shrubs and in potting mixes.

Brown doesn't always mean dead. 🌱 During Utah's hot, dry summers, many lawns naturally go dormant to survive. Knowing the difference between dormancy and dead grass can help you save water and keep your lawn healthy.

Powdery mildew is one of Utah's most common plant diseases. Learn why it happens and a few simple ways to protect your plants. What plant problem should we cover next?extension.usu.edu/planthealt…

Stretching your grocery budget doesn't have to mean sacrificing the meals you love. A little planning, smart shopping, and making the most of what you already have can go a long way. Whether you're feeding one person or a whole family, small changes add up over time.

Xeriscaping is a landscaping approach that uses thoughtful design to create beautiful landscapes while using less water. Zeroscaping is often used to describe landscapes dominated by gravel and few plants. They can create excess heat and may not be as beneficial for soil health.

Summer sunshine means more time outdoors, but it also means your body is working harder to stay cool. Staying hydrated is one of the simplest ways to protect your health. A water bottle might be the most important thing you carry this season.