Horticulture
Iris Leaf Spot Control Starts Now
Now is a good time to begin control measures for iris leaf spot by removing old, dead leaves. Iris leaf spot is a fungus...
Horticulture
Growing Blueberries
Blueberries are not native to Kansas but will grow in the eastern half of the state with good preparation. They are related to azaleas...
Horticulture
Blueberries in Containers
Growing blueberries in containers is becoming more popular. Chosen varieties are usually half-high plants that are a cross between highbush and lowbush blueberry species....
Horticulture
Why Seeding Cool-Season Grass in the Spring is Difficult
People often wonder why we recommend seeding cool-season grasses such as tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass in the fall. It would seem that the...
Horticulture
Lawn Calendar for Warm-Season Grasses
Following is a lawn calendar for Zoysiagrass and Bermudagrass. Buffalograss, also a warm-season grass, is covered in a separate article.
March
Spot treat broadleaf weeds if...
Horticulture
Lawn Calendar for Buffalograss
Buffalograss has become more popular in recent years due to its reputation as a low-maintenance grass. Buffalograss does require less water and fertilizer than...
Horticulture
Turfgrass
It's Not Too Late for Dormant Overseeding of Turfgrass
As mentioned in a companion article in this newsletter, the best time to overseed cool-season grasses...
Horticulture
Video of the Week: Growing Asparagus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLCBDBC70106CC5C18&v=E1wLTzy3vqI
