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...
Horticulture
When Are Apples Ready to Pick?
Apples mature over a long period of time depending on variety. Some varieties such as Lodi can mature in July and others as late...
Horticulture
Fertilize Strawberries
An August application of nitrogen on spring-bearing strawberries is important in order to increase the number of strawberries produced next spring. Plenty of daylight...
