Thursday, December 11, 2025

Horticulture

How to choose and care for fall mums

Fall chrysanthemums, or “mums,” are a seasonal favorite that brings vibrant color to porches, patios and landscapes each year. Their colorful blooms range from sunny...

Texas pecans near harvest in challenging season

Texas pecan growers are preparing for the 2025 harvest season with a crop outlook that reflects the state’s diversity in weather and geography, according...

Vegetable Crop Rotation

Success in the garden requires planning. To give your plants a healthy start next year, rotate crops within the same family to a different...

Garlic Planting Time

Lots of lawn and garden projects and tasks are typically done in September. One of these is planting garlic. I have grown to love...

Horticulture 2025 Newsletter No. 16

1712 Claflin, 2021 Throckmorton Plant Science Center Manhattan, KS 66506 (785) 532-6173 Access Hort Newsletter online  Horticulture Newsletter The Horticulture Newsletter page from Kansas State University offers valuable...

Time to Plant

September is typically the time to plant tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass seed. Homeowners who put down seed during the heat may find themselves...

Horticulture 2025 Newsletter No. 15

GARDEN TO-DO Avoid fertilizing ornamentals now so they harden off before winter Take cuttings from cold-sensitive annuals to root for wintering indoors. See: https://kansashealthyyards.org/all-videos/video/cuttings-to-grow-inside-for-winter Turn compost pile...

Harvey County 4-H Horticulture Judging Team competed

The Harvey County 4-H Horticulture Judging Team competed in the state judging contest at Kansas State University over the last weekend. This event was...