Horticulture
European Elm Flea Weevil
We are seeing damage on elm (Ulmus spp.) trees caused by the larval stage of the European elm flea weevil (Orchestes alni). Larvae are...
Horticulture
Ants and Peonies
This time of year we often receive questions about ants crawling on peony buds. The ants are feeding on an exudate from the bud;...
Horticulture
Anthracnose on Sycamore and Other Shade Trees
We are starting to see anthracnose on sycamore. Anthracnose is a fungal disease favored by cool, wet weather. Young leaves may wither and turn...
Horticulture
Rust on Hollyhock
Watch for rust on hollyhock. This is the most common disease on hollyhock and can cause serious injury as leaves are progressively killed through...
Horticulture
Controlling Yellow Nutsedge in Lawns
Yellow nutsedge is a relatively common problem in lawns, especially in wet years or in lawns with irrigation. Although sedges look much like a...
Horticulture
Mulching Tomatoes
Soils are warm enough now that tomatoes can benefit from mulching. Tomatoes prefer even levels of soil moisture and mulches provide such by preventing...
Horticulture
Video of the Week: Stake and Weave Tomatoes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj2uZ9K-DCM
Horticulture
Harvey County Farmers’ Market opening soon!
Fresh vegetables and fruit are almost in season! Farmer’s Markets across the state are opening now!
The Harvey County Farmers’ Market begins May 20 and...
