Horticulture

  Winter storms may cause serious tree damage.  Often you will have to decide whether a tree can be saved or not. Here is a...

A report released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) finds cover crops can suck tons of carbon pollution from the air, significantly...

It is important that perennial plants go into the winter with moist soil. Even with recent rains, some areas of Kansas have been dry...

The best time to seed cool-season grasses such as tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass is September because the turf has more time to mature...

USGS Release: According to the first-ever study of pesticide residues on field-caught bees, native bees are exposed to neonicotinoid insecticides and other pesticides. This report...

You may have heard that using wood ashes on your garden can help make the soil more fertile. Though ashes do contain significant amounts...

Horseradish is ready to dig after a hard freeze kills the foliage (usually November or December). The large roots can be harvested while smaller,...

Begin Rabbit Protection Now. Rabbits may begin to nibble on newly planted trees and shrubs this time of year. Protect your investment now through this...

Knotweed thrives in compacted soils, so a thorough aeration is the first step in control. This weed will not compete in a healthy lawn....

Cut peony foliage back to the ground if this hasn’t been done already. Compost or discard foliage. Fertilize peonies twice a year — in...