Horticulture

Certain vegetables can withstand cold spring temperatures as long as they have been toughened up by gradually exposing them to sunlight and outdoor temperatures....

When I was little and we planted the garden I decided it was my job to make the scarecrow to protect the sweetcorn!  It...

The following “recipe” was a recommendation for the control of mildew on peach made in 1849. We list it to show the good-old-days may...

Research done in Illinois has shown that the straw mulch should be removed from strawberry plants when the soil temperature is about 40 degrees...

If you have mounds of soil in your lawn, nightcrawlers may be the cause. These bumps are randomly spaced rather than a "run" that...

Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable that can be a bit tricky to grow in Kansas. It is native to northern Asia (possibly Siberia) and...

March is a good time to remove dead foliage from ornamental grasses. Grasses green up earlier if foliage is removed and are more attractive...

  Gardeners are eager to get out and do something in the landscape this time of year. One chore that can be taken care of...

  As outdoor plants break dormancy and start to grow in response to the longer days and warmer spring temperatures, houseplants usually put on a...

General Comments Buffalograss has become more popular in recent years due to its reputation as a low-maintenance grass. Buffalograss does require less water and fertilizer than our other...