Horticulture
Henbit and Chickweed in Lawns
The plant with the little purple flowers that have been showing up in home lawns is called henbit. If you are not sure this...
Horticulture
Cedar Apple Rust
The birds are singing, the tulips are blooming, and junipers (also called red cedars) are “blooming” in another fashion. Cedar apple rust is here. ...
Horticulture
Fertilizing the Home Orchard
Fruit trees benefit from fertilization around the bloom period, but the amount needed varies with the age of the tree. Normally, trees primarily need...
Horticulture
Fertilizing Grapes
Year of Planting: Apply one-half cup of a 10-10-10 fertilizer per vine as growth begins in the spring. Repeat after one month. Fertilizers should be...
Horticulture
Help for New Vegetable Gardeners
Kansans that are new to vegetable gardening often don’t know how much of each crop to plant. K-State Research and Extension has a publication...
Horticulture
Blanching Cauliflower
Gardeners that haven’t grown cauliflower before are often surprised that the heads of most varieties are a yellowish color and not the white they...
Horticulture
If you plant them you need to provide some nutrients as well!
Horticulture News
By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture
If you planted cole crops such as cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower around St. Patrick's Day, we are...
