Horticulture
Winter Damage to Broad-leaved Evergreens
The extreme cold temperature on December 18, 2016 has caused the leaves on some of our broad-leaved evergreens to turn brown. On campus, the...
Horticulture
Controlling Wild Violets in Lawns
One of the most difficult weeds to control in lawns is the wild violet. Even combination products that contain 2,4-D, MCPP and Dicamba such...
Horticulture
Fruit Bud Damage from Cold Temperatures
Fruit growers often wonder at what temperature fruit buds are killed. Many of our peaches and some of the apricots had buds killed by...
Horticulture
Controlling Weeds in Strawberries
Strawberries are one of the most popular fruits, but gardeners often have problems with weed control. Strawberries form a mat of plants, which makes...
Horticulture
Horticulture News: Gardening Activities
By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture
Some of the best low impact exercise can be attained by gardening. Weed control is one of the...
Horticulture
Setting Up Water Teepees
If you use water teepees to get your tomatoes off to an early start, you have probably struggled with their tendency to fall over...
Horticulture
Seeding Cool-Season Lawns in the Spring
There are several reasons Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue lawns are better seeded in the fall than in the spring. These include:
- Some of...
