Horticulture
Winter Houseplant Care
The following are some reminders on taking care of your houseplants in the winter.
To clean heavily encrusted clay pots, scrub them with a steel wool pad after soaking them...
Horticulture
10 gifts for the gardener without spending a lot of green
University of Missouri Extension state Master Gardener coordinator Debi Kelly says you can find a great holiday gift for the gardener on your list...
Horticulture
Don’t Do This To Your Lawn!
Many of you ask question about lawn problems. The following are a list of things you should not do to your lawn!
Only water your...
Horticulture
Houseplants in the Winter
Tropical houseplants are not native to Kansas. In fact, the indoor environment we keep them in is not ideal for houseplants but we do...
Horticulture
Dormant Landscapes
As our season cools down and plants go dormant we start to see dead foliage on the perennial plants we have in our landscapes....
Horticulture
Fall composting tips for gardeners
Turn over a new leaf by turning leaves into compost.
Gardeners are encouraged to compost leaves this fall to improve soil health. With plenty of...
Horticulture
Winterizing roses and strawberries
K-State horticulture expert outlines steps to protect plants during colder months.
November’s temperatures in much of Kansas have proven to be unseasonably warm, but rest...
Horticulture
Horticulture 2025 Newsletter No. 20
1712 Claflin, 2021 Throckmorton Plant Science Center
Manhattan, KS 66506 (785) 532-6173
PDF Version: HORT Newsletter #20
ANNOUNCEMENTS
K-State Garden Hour
Wednesday, December 3, 12:00 (noon) – 1:00 PM...
Horticulture
Houseplants Lose Leaves After Being Brought Inside?
Those houseplants brought in from outside or newly bought often lose at least a portion of their leaves. In order to understand why this...
Horticulture
Fall Knotweed Control
Knotweed, or knotgrass, is an aggressive warm season annual that reproduces by seed. It germinates in early spring resembling grass. Later in the season...
Horticulture
Amaryllis
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a classic bloom during the holidays. If you are purchasing bulbs, select the largest ones available that are firm and dry....
