Horticulture

Woody plants are actively building up their storage of sugars as leaf drop approaches. Pruning in the fall limits the amount stored reducing the...

As frost approaches, gardeners are tempted to dig up plants and place them in pots for use indoors. Too often, the results are disappointing...

Proper fall care will help lawn bounce back more easily next spring. As fall temperatures settle in across Kansas, some homeowners may be tempted to...

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Nothing represents Halloween like a Jack-O-Lantern! Decorating and carving the pumpkin is a great activity and also you can teach your children how to...

Fall is the ideal time to plant garlic. If you want large, flavorful bulbs next summer, planting in early October gives garlic time to...

Fall is the ideal time to plant new trees and shrubs. The soil is warm, so roots quickly establish, and air temperatures are cooler,...

Garlic is a strong-flavored onion relative that is also grown by planting a division or clove in late summer. After overwintering, the bulbs are...