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 the best we can to...
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....
Horticulture
Holiday blooms need to be planted soon
Popular amaryllis known to produce 3-4 blooms during the season.
‘Tis the season to start thinking about decking the halls with holiday décor, which may...
Horticulture
200,000 leaves – Building the Compost Pile
A mature shade tree like an oak can have around 200,000 leaves in a year. Those leaves fall off this time of year making...
Horticulture
“This will clear your sinuses”!
My dad always said “This will clear your sinuses”! Horseradish has the most growth from the end of summer into early fall so harvesting...
