Horticulture
Fertilizing Cole Crops
If you planted cole crops such as cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower earlier this spring, they will need a little fertilizer boost. These plants need...
Horticulture
Keep Mower Blades Sharp
Lawn-mowing season is here. Remember that dull blades give the lawn a whitish cast. A dull blade does not cut cleanly but rather shreds...
Horticulture
Orchardgrass in Tall Fescue Lawns
Orchardgrass often infests tall fescue lawns. Unfortunately, orchardgrass is lighter green and faster growing than tall fescue, so it is very visible. Homeowners complain...
Horticulture
Video of the Week: Growing Vegetables in Containers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBGkqT769KM
Horticulture
Buffalograss Isn’t Tall Fescue!
Back to the topic of turf chores. We know that fescue is probably the most used turfgrass in Harvey County. It has the longest...
Horticulture
Butterfly Gardening
Butterfly gardening is becoming more popular with Kansans. Providing for the basic needs of butterflies, such as food, shelter and liquids, will encourage butterflies...
Horticulture
Mole Control
Though moles spend most of their time underground, the damage they cause above ground is all too visible. Meandering paths of upheaved soil are...
Horticulture
Ash/Lilac Borer
Note: Ash/Lilac Borer is a different insect than Emerald Ash Borer. Ash/Lilac Borer has been around for many years while Emerald Ash Borer has...
