Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Horticulture

Horticulture 2025 Newsletter No. 17

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What I learned

What I learned early on in my career is that homeowners love their trees! Trees serve many purposes around the home from providing shade...

Increase flower power by dividing overgrown perennials

As clump-forming perennials mature, they often become overcrowded, competing among themselves for light, water and nutrients. This typically results in fewer blooms, said David...

September is National Fruits and Veggies month

Summer’s bounty helps to make eating healthy an easy choice. It’s not really a coincidence that the Produce for Better Health Foundation recognizes September as National Fruits...

Travis Kelce proposed to Taylor Swift in a Kansas garden. Here are 7 of state’s best

A Kansas garden drew national attention last week when singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce revealed they'd gotten engaged there. More than 36...

Fall is great time to plant perennials

A Kansas State University horticulture expert says that while fall is a great time to plant perennials, selecting the right plants for the Kansas...

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...