Horticulture
Fall Bindweed Control
Field bindweed is a deep-rooted perennial weed that severely reduces crop yields and land value. This noxious weed infests just under 2 million acres,...
Horticulture
Horticulture News: Recent Flooding Damage
Waterlogged soils push out oxygen that roots need to survive. Every living cell in a plant must have oxygen or it dies. Some plants...
Horticulture
Fall Control of Woody Plants on Rangeland
Late summer and fall can be an excellent time to treat unwanted stands of woody plants. Scattered stands of individual trees should either be...
Horticulture
Storing Apples
You can enjoy apples from January to June – with the right conditions. Some apple cultivars can be stored for longer periods than others....
Horticulture
Fall Planting Fescue
Tall fescue is best seeded in the fall in Kansas. Where there is adequate soil moisture, this would be a good time to establish...
Horticulture
Fall Lawn Care
If you plan to plant a new tall fescue lawn this fall (the best time) you need to be eliminating weeds and old grass...
Horticulture
Prop Up Fruit Tree Limbs if Needed
Heavy fruit loads this season may cause limbs to break if
they are not given extra support. As fruits increase in size,
the additional weight on...
Horticulture
Bitter Cucumbers
A bitter taste in cucumbers is the result of stress that can
be caused by a number of factors, including heredity,
moisture, temperature, soil characteristics, and...
