Horticulture
Storm-Damaged Trees
Many areas of western Kansas suffered tree damage from the winter storm. There is an article in our January 17 Hort Newsletter on how...
Horticulture
Recent Rains Trigger Mushroom Development
The frequent, heavy rains in certain areas of the state have resulted in the appearance of mushrooms in home lawns and landscape beds. Although...
Horticulture
Poison Ivy Identification and Control
Learning to identify poison ivy is vital if you wish to avoid the rash that accompanies exposure. Unfortunately, poison ivy can make identification difficult...
Horticulture
Flooding Damage
Waterlogged soils push out oxygen that roots need to survive. Every living cell in a plant must have oxygen or it dies. Some plants...
Horticulture
Blackspot of Roses
A common disease of roses is blackspot, a fungus disease that can cause defoliation of susceptible plants. Look for dark, circular lesions with feathery...
Horticulture
Fruit Sprays and Spray Water pH
The most common fungicide used in fruit tree sprays is captan. Unfortunately, this product is subject to alkaline hydrolysis. This is a process whereby...
Horticulture
Fruit: Be on the Lookout for Peach Leaf Curl and Plum Pocket
Peach leaf curl is a fungus disease that causes developing peach leaves to become puckered and distorted and show a reddish-green hue. A similar...
