Horticulture
Peonies
It’s the time of year when two fungal diseases may appear on peony plants. Preventative care each year is the best control against them.
Peony...
Horticulture
Dividing Iris
Irises have a rhizome root system. Every year, each rhizome yields additional rhizomes creating a larger network of roots. After several years of this...
Horticulture
Cut the cost of watering trees
Modifying soaker hoses can help reduce the cost of water, says K-State horticulture expert
As the temperatures climb into the 90s and above, most trees...
Horticulture
Cucumbers thrive in warm summer and produce a bounty of fresh food
Cucumbers are among the most popular garden vegetables, and growing them can be rewarding and delicious. Cucumbers thrive in Iowa’s warm summer and quickly...
Horticulture
Spots, spots, and more spots!
Spots, spots, and more spots! Do you have spots in your lawn? Hopefully not, but if you do there is an answer to at...
Horticulture
September is just around the corner!
"2024" seems to be flying by quickly! September is just around the corner! That means cooler weather, fall sports and the Extension Master Gardener...
Horticulture
Onions in the Giving Garden
In the spring, we plant many onions in the Giving Garden in town. At last check they were looking great and soon it will...
Horticulture
Harvesting Melons
To get the highest sugar content possible, allow melons to ripen completely on the vine. Color is a common indicator of ripeness for cantaloupes,...
