Horticulture

Weeks 1-4: Apples, crabapples and hawthorns susceptible to rust disease should have protective fungicidal sprays applied beginning when these trees bloom. Weeks 1-4: Pinch azaleas...

  Though moles spend most of their time underground, the damage they cause above ground is all too visible. Meandering paths of upheaved soil are evidence of...

Butterfly gardening is becoming more popular with Kansans. Providing for the basic needs of butterflies, such as food, shelter and liquids, will encourage butterflies to visit...

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 as Trimec,...

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 that can...

Blueberries are sensitive to excess levels of fertilizer. Do not go over the recommended amount. Year of Planting: Apply fertilizer according to soil test and...

Most people who are active in caring for their lawns and landscaped plants are aware of (and concerned about) the decline of insect pollinators,...

  The plant with the little purple flowers that have been showing up in home lawns is called henbit. If you are not sure this...