Horticulture
Rose Rosette
Rose rosette is a serious problem in Kansas on wild roses (Rosa multiflora) in pastures and hedges. It is also found in domestic rose...
Horticulture
Still Early to Treat Kansas Bagworms
Many bagworms have hatched and have come out of the mother's bag but we are still a bit early to treat as we may...
Horticulture
After-Effects of Too Much Rain in Kansas
Some areas of Kansas have had saturated or near-saturated soils for several weeks now. Gardeners are likely to assume that watering won’t be needed...
Horticulture
Sidedressing Annual Flowers
Modern annual flowers have been bred to flower early and over a long period of time. They are not as easily thrown off flowering...
Horticulture
Pre wheat harvest weed control
Recent hail storms have affected wheat stands in some areas of Kansas. The resulting thin stands in some areas, along with the abundant rains...
Horticulture
Spirea Aphid: Watch Out for this “Sucking” Insect
Spirea aphid (Aphis spiraecoa) is present feeding on spirea (Spiraea spp.) plants in landscapes. Spirea aphid colonies aggregate on terminal growth and their feeding...
Horticulture
Iris Bacterial Soft Rot
Bacterial soft rot of iris causes a smelly and slimy rot of the leaves and rhizomes. Leaves often separate easily from the rhizome. Heavily...
Horticulture
Sanitize tools for good garden hygiene
Just like surgeons and dentists, gardeners should work with clean tools. Sanitizing garden tools between uses will lower the risk of spreading diseases from...
