Horticulture
How and Why: ‘Staggering’ Sweet Corn
Sweet corn is one of those crops that is only "good" for a few days. If you want longer periods of production, consider staggering...
Horticulture
Nurturing spring-flowering bulbs after the blossoms fade
University of Missouri Extension
Right after daffodils, tulips and hyacinths have spent their last flower, many homeowners mow the plants down. That’s a bad idea...
Horticulture
Fertilize Irrigated Cool-Season Lawns in May
May is an excellent time to fertilize cool-season lawns such as tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass if they will be irrigated throughout the summer....
Horticulture
Excessive Rain Can Cause Leaf Problems
Leaves Turning Yellow or Red: In Kansas we often see chlorosis (yellowing) of plant leaves due to high pH soils making iron unavailable. However,...
Horticulture
Be on the Lookout for Peach Leaf Curl and Plum Pocket
Peach leaf curl is a fungus disease that causes developing peach leaves to become puckered and distorted and show a reddish-green hue. A similar...
Horticulture
Recent Rains Trigger Mushroom Development
The frequent, heavy rains in certain areas of the state have resulted in the appearance of mushrooms in home lawns and landscape beds. Although mushrooms...
Horticulture
Poison Ivy Identification and Control
Learning to identify poison ivy is vital if you wish to avoid the rash that accompanies exposure. Unfortunately, poison ivy can make identification difficult because it...
Horticulture
How to tell: Termite or Ant
Both termites and ants are able to swarm and may have wings during part of their lives. Since these insects are close to the same...
