Backyard Farmer

🌱 Mark your calendars! 📅 The 74th season of #BackyardFarmer kicks off April 2! Get ready for expert gardening tips, lawn care advice, and answers to all your plant and landscape questions—just in time for spring. Follow us and Subscribe to our YouTube channel for episodes and extras: youtube.com/backyardfarmer Don’t miss a single episode—your garden will thank you! byf.unl.edu/news/grow-smar…

🌲 Todd Faller’s #1 Evergreen The top tree in Todd’s countdown is… 🥇 Concolor Fir Also known as White Fir, this evergreen tops the list for its beautiful blue-green needles, soft texture, and incredible adaptability. ✔ Gorgeous blue color ✔ Soft needles ✔ Excellent landscape tree If you’re planting one evergreen, this might be the one. Thanks for following Todd Faller’s Top 6 Evergreen Countdown! Which evergreen is your favorite? #BackyardFarmer #FallersTop6Evergreens #ConcolorFir #EvergreenTrees #TreePlanting #LandscapeIdeas #ToddFaller

🌲 Todd Faller’s Evergreen Countdown The runner-up is…#2 – Domingo Pine Domingo Pine is a standout evergreen with striking color and strong form. It’s an excellent specimen tree that adds year-round interest to the landscape. ✔ Unique color ✔ Eye-catching shape ✔ Great focal tree Tomorrow we reveal Todd’s #1 Evergreen! #BackyardFarmer #FallersTop6Evergreens #PineTrees #LandscapeDesign #EvergreenFavorites #TreeLovers

🌲 Todd Faller’s Evergreen Countdown We’ve reached the Top 3! #3 – Douglas Fir Douglas Fir is a classic evergreen known for its rich green needles, iconic cones, and strong growth. It’s a great choice for larger landscapes that need a bold evergreen presence. ✔ Fast growing ✔ Strong structure ✔ Classic evergreen look Only two trees left… Check back tomorrow for #2! #BackyardFarmer #FallersTop6Evergreens #DouglasFir #EvergreenCountdown #LandscapeTrees #OutdoorLiving

🌲 Todd Faller’s Evergreen Countdown Coming in at #4: Japanese White Pine This tree stands out with soft blue-green needles and artistic branching, making it a favorite for ornamental landscapes and Japanese-style gardens. ✔ Unique texture ✔ Graceful structure ✔ Excellent accent tree We’re getting close to the Top 3… Tomorrow we reveal #3! #BackyardFarmer #FallersTop6Evergreens #EvergreenTrees #JapaneseWhitePine #LandscapeInspiration #TreeOfTheDay

🌲 Todd Faller’s Top 6 Evergreen Countdown At #5 – Swiss Stone Pine Swiss Stone Pine is loved for its dense form, slow growth, and soft green needles. It’s a perfect choice for homeowners wanting a compact, tidy evergreen that looks great in every season. ✔ Slow growing & manageable ✔ Soft needles ✔ Beautiful natural shape Only 4 trees left in Todd’s countdown… Check back tomorrow for #4! #Evergreens #LandscapeTrees #BackyardFarmer #FallersTop6Evergreens

🌲 Todd Faller’s Top 6 Evergreen Countdown Begins! Coming in at #6 Silveray Korean Pine This beautiful evergreen is known for its soft silver-blue needles and elegant layered branching. Silveray Korean Pine is a fantastic specimen tree that adds texture and color year-round. ✔ Unique silver-blue foliage ✔ Cold hardy ✔ Great focal point tree Stay tuned as we count down Todd’s Top 6 Evergreens all week! Tomorrow we reveal #5… #BackyardFarmer #FallersTop6Evergreens #EvergreenTrees #LandscapeDesign #TreeLovers #NebraskaLandscaping #EvergreenCountdown

The Backyard Farmer team recently visited Faller Landscape near York, Nebraska, where Todd Faller gave us a tour of his beautiful nursery and showed us some of the best tree options for Nebraska landscapes and beyond. With over 36 years of experience as a nurseryman, Todd has planted, grown, and evaluated thousands of trees across the Midwest. While we were there, Todd shared his Top 6 Evergreen Trees for the Midwest — trees that consistently outperform the rest in landscapes, shelterbelts, and windbreaks. 🌲 Strong 🌲 Hardy 🌲 Proven performers Starting tomorrow, we’ll begin the 6-day countdown of Todd’s top evergreen picks. Which tree will take the #1 spot? 👀 Stay tuned! #BackyardFarmer #EvergreenTrees #NebraskaTrees #TreePlanting #Windbreaks #MidwestLandscapes

📢Now’s the time to think Fire Smart Landscaping. Create defensible space, plan ahead, and manage vegetation to reduce fire risk. Small steps make a big difference. Active alerts: spc.noaa.gov/products/fire_… Learn more: hles.unl.edu/.../media/file… #WildfireReady #FireSmart #NebraskaExtension

#GlowBigRed starts right NOW! Support your @unlincoln and Husker community by making a gift by noon tomorrow. Backyard Farmer is raising funds to take the show on the road, bringing trusted gardening education directly to communities across Nebraska. If Backyard Farmer has helped you grow smarter, greener, or more confident in your landscape, consider supporting us today. 💚 👉Donate here: glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/back… #GlowBigRed #BackyardFarmer #NebraskaExtension #GrowNebraska #UNL #GardenEducation

🌟 #GlowBigRed 2026 starts TOMORROW! 🌟 Backyard Farmer is hitting the road to bring trusted gardening & landscape education to communities across Nebraska. 💚 If Backyard Farmer has helped you grow, learn, or feel more confident in your yard, consider supporting us this week. 👉 Donate: glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/back… Every gift helps us go farther—literally! #GlowBigRed #BackyardFarmer #NebraskaExtension #GrowNebraska #OnTheRoad @unlagrohort @UNL_IANR

🌱 Have you decided what you’ll support during #GlowBigRed 2026? You’ve got one week left to make an impact! This year, Backyard Farmer is looking to take the show on the road—bringing trusted gardening and landscape education directly into communities across Nebraska. Your support helps us connect face-to-face with Nebraskans, answer local questions, and grow stronger communities through Extension education. 💚 If Backyard Farmer has helped you grow, learn, or feel more confident in your landscape, we’d love your support. 👉 Donate here: glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/back… Every gift helps us go farther—literally! #GlowBigRed #BackyardFarmer #NebraskaExtension #GrowNebraska #OnTheRoad

How To Care for Poinsettias After the Holidays | Backyard Farmer Tips Wondering what to do with your poinsettia after the holidays ? 🌺 Kim Todd explains how to care for poinsettias after Christmas so they stay healthy long after the decorations come down. #BackyardFarmer #PoinsettiaCare #HolidayPlants #HouseplantCare #WinterPlants #PlantTips #GardenAdvice #IndoorPlants

Happy Holidays from Backyard Farmer

In this follow-up video, we show you how to properly winterize tropical bulbs, continuing our earlier discussion on end-of-season care for elephant ear plants. These simple steps can help prevent rot, freezing damage, and loss of your favorite tropical plants. 👉 Follow Backyard Farmer for expert seasonal garden care, step-by-step plant advice, and weekly tips to keep your garden growing year after year! @UNL_IANR @unlagrohort @NebPublicMedia #BackyardFarmer #ElephantEar #TropicalPlants #WinterizingPlants #GardenTips #FallGarden #PlantCare #Overwintering #GardenAdvice

When @unlagrohort student Ella Jorgensen walks through a landscape, she doesn’t just see petals and stems — she sees possibility. 🌸✨ While working at Campbell’s Nursery, Ella realized that countless gorgeous blooms were being tossed during routine plant care. Instead of letting them go to waste, she started pressing and preserving them — transforming “discarded” petals into earrings, stickers, portraits, and one-of-a-kind botanical art. Now, through her small business Crusty Leaf Company, Ella turns greenhouse waste into handmade treasures, giving each flower a beautiful second life. 🌿💛 🔗 Web article: byf.unl.edu/news/pressed-i… 🎥 Watch the video: youtu.be/hED-1KRYNp4 #BackyardFarmer #StudentInnovation #UNLAgroHort #HuskerMade #SustainableArt #BotanicalArt

See rot on your squash? Learn what’s safe — and how to prevent it next year. #GardenDiseases #Squash #BackyardFarmer

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! If you are making mashed potatoes🥔 and you find weird spots inside, here is some guidance. Some are harmless… others need to go in the trash. Kyle Broderick explains the difference — and if you need to send a sample to the diagnostic clinic, follow this link: go.unl.edu/u6ei #GardenHarvest #Potatoes #BackyardFarmer @unlagrohort @UNL_IANR @NebPublicMedia

🌱 Want huge elephant ears again next year? You have to overwinter the bulbs correctly! Here’s how to cut, clean, dry, wrap, and store them so they come back bigger and better in spring. #ElephantEars #GardenTips #WinterPrep @unlagrohort @UNL_IANR @NebPublicMedia

🍁 Garden season is over — but garden cleanup season has just begun! Removing dead plants now prevents disease and insect problems next year. @UNLEntomology Kyle Broderick explains what to remove and why it matters. #FallGardenCleanup #BackyardFarmer @unlagrohort @UNL_IANR