Horticulture
Mum’s forgotten cousin bursts with fall color
The fall beauty, aster, gets its name from the ancient Greekword for star. And a bright and shining star it is, said University of Missouri...
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
Asparagus and Rhubarb in the Autumn Season
Harvest is long past but now is the time asparagus and rhubarb plants build up needed reserves for the next year. Be sure to...
Horticulture
Tomato: How Long from Flower to Mature Fruit?
This is an important question for those who are wondering if tomatoes that are setting now have enough time to mature before frost.
The first...
Horticulture
Power Raking and Core-Aeration
September is the optimum time to power rake or core-aerate tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass lawns. These grasses should be coming out of their...
Horticulture
Fall Lawn Seeding Tips
The keys to successful lawn seeding are proper rates, even dispersal, good seed to soil contact, and proper watering. Evenness is best achieved by...
Horticulture
Tulip history is as colorful as its flowers
Many spring flowerbeds awaken with the vibrant colors of tulips. Once a valuable currency, tulip has a history as vibrant as its petals.
Plant tulip...
Horticulture
Carnivorous plants are a munch and lunch bunch
The unique beauty and pleasing fragrance of carnivorous plants lure unwary prey into their clutches. From an insect’s point of view, carnivorous plants are...
