Monday, January 19, 2026

Horticulture

7 Common Mistakes in Raised Bed Gardening

Many beginning gardeners plan to grow their vegetables in raised beds — and for good reason! Those of us who have been raised bed...

How to manage henbit

Horticulture News By: Scott Eckert, Harvey County Extension Agent, Horticulture Henbit and other winter annuals, such as chickweed and speedwell, germinate in the fall but are...

Horticulture 2021 Newsletter No. 13

REMINDERS • Wait to prune spring-flowering shrubs until after they bloom. • Don't work soil when it is too wet. VEGETABLES Growing Vegetables Vertically If you wish to make...

8 Plants that Repel Snakes

Are we really talking about snakes? Yes, we are because in the garden or yard ecosystems, they are inevitable. They lurk around, camouflage in the...

The Weed Battle

Horticulture News By: Scott Eckert, Harvey County Extension Agent, Horticulture   Gardeners need to manage weeds every year. All soils in Kansas contain weed seeds. Weeds spread...

Crab Grass Tips

Horticulture News By: Scott Eckert, Harvey County Extension Agent, Horticulture Spring is off and running this year and the questions are rolling in on the optimum timing for...

Controlling Foxtail in Brome Fields

Horticulture News By: Ryan Flaming, Harvey County Extension Agent, Agriculture Managing foxtail infestations in smooth bromegrass, especially in old or thin stands, is a frequent question...

Pointers for Placing Plants with Strong Fragrance

Few things bring as much pleasure as the sudden rush of perfume of lilac as you turn the corner of a path, or the...