Horticulture

The weather this summer has resulted in many peonies catching the "measles" and/or powdery mildew. Measles: Measles is a disease, also known as red spot, that...

This is the time of year when people really notice crabgrass infestations. By far the best way to control crabgrass is to prevent it...

The field day program is designed for all segments of the turf industry - lawn care, athletic fields, golf courses, and grounds maintenance. Included...

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It’s time to think about entering fair exhibits at the Harvey County Fair! Here are some tips on selecting vegetables and what the judge...

These large (1-1/3- to 1-5/8-inch long) wasps fly slowly above the ground. Cicada killers have a black body with yellow marks across the thorax...

​Tomato stems sometimes develop “warts” or “bumps” on the stems close to ground level. Though this looks abnormal, the condition is natural and not...

A bitter taste in cucumbers is the result of stress that can be caused by a number of factors, including heredity, moisture, temperature, soil...

Leaf scorch is starting to show up on maples and other trees and shrubs. This is not a disease but rather a physiological problem...

Normally, a healthy lawn can stay dormant for a good 5 weeks and still recover. After the five weeks are up, it is important...