Horticulture
Dividing Peonies
If your peonies didn’t bloom as expected this year it’s possible
they need to be divided. Peonies don’t require dividing often, but
doing so periodically can...
Horticulture
Fall Lawn tips
September is the best time to seed cool-season grasses.
Seeding New Lawns
o Use good quality, certified seed; avoid seed with significant levels of
“weed” and “other...
Horticulture
It’s time to plant salad in the fall garden
K-State horticulture expert says salad crops favor slightly cooler soils
Got Salad?
Many Kansas gardeners may already know that extending the year’s harvest into fall means...
Horticulture
Reducing water use in landscaping
K-State extension agent offers tips for reducing water consumption for outdoor plants
As temperatures rise and the time between rains decreases, many homeowners begin to...
Horticulture
Composting: What to Add
The most efficient compost has the right combination of carbon (browns) and nitrogen
(greens) ingredients. Examples of browns include dried items such as leaves, twigs,...
Horticulture
Fall Armyworms
Though often found in agricultural crops, fall armyworms can be present in certain
turfgrass species and we’ve had a few reports of them recently.
Description: Young...
Horticulture
Mulch Rings Around Trees
A mulch ring is a circular border surrounding the base of a tree. Recommendations for proper tree planting include a mulch ring that covers...
Horticulture
In the garden: Am I growing plants, or feeding grasshoppers?
Gardeners face annual battle of protecting crops from aggressive insect
If gardeners get this eerie feeling that they’re feeding grasshoppers right now, they’re likely not...
