Horticulture
Peonies May Be Cut Back Now
Peony foliage is attractive when healthy but powdery mildew and leaf blotch has made many plants look a little bedraggled this year. Therefore, gardeners...
Horticulture
Pear Harvest
Most pear cultivars should not be allowed to ripen on the tree. They should be picked while still firm and ripened after harvest. Tree-ripened...
Horticulture
Turf in Shade
We are often asked, “What’s the best shade grass for Kansas?” The answer is simple, but requires explanation. Tall fescue is the best shade...
Horticulture
Preparations for Fall Lawn Plantings
If you are planning on over seeding or establishing a Kentucky bluegrass or tall fescue lawn this fall, preparations should start now. These preparations...
Horticulture
Spider Mites are Bugging Area Gardeners
Spider mites are a problem almost every summer in Kansas, and this summer is no exception. Spider mites have been showing up on a wide...
Horticulture
Master Gardener Training Class Opens Enrollment
It’s coming! You can be a pro or a novice, this program is for everyone. Are you interested in learning about landscaping trees, turf,...
Horticulture
Harvesting Winter Squash
Summer squash such as zucchini and scallop are harvested while immature but winter squash such as acorn, hubbard and butternut are harvested later, in...
