Horticulture News
Horticulture News
Deadheading Flowers
Deadheading is the process of removing spent flowers from a plant. Multiple benefits can be achieved from this task. It promotes blooming and can...
Horticulture News
Cucumber Beetles and Bacterial Wilt
If you had cucumbers or muskmelons that suddenly turned brown and died last year, you may have had a disease known as bacterial wilt....
Horticulture News
Straw Bale Gardening
Straw bale gardening is an innovative approach to overcome traditional obstacles in the garden. Using a straw bale as a natural raised bed allows...
Horticulture News
What are the best trees for Kansas homes?
Swamp white oak makes a great street tree. Pagoda dogwood is a good option near power lines. These local sources have more Kansas and...
Horticulture News
Make Tomato Cages
Concrete reinforcing mesh (wire) can be used to make stronger tomato cages that can endure large, productive tomato plants and Kansas growing conditions. The...
Horticulture News
Butterfly Gardening
Butterfly gardening continues to grow in popularity. With the lengthy list of pollinator plants, knowing what species butterflies prefer can facilitate gardeners with...
Horticulture News
Ash/Lilac Borer
Note: Ash/Lilac Borer is a different insect than Emerald Ash Borer. Ash/Lilac Borer has been around for many years while Emerald Ash Borer...
Horticulture News
Controlling Weeds in Strawberries
Although a popular fruit among home gardeners, strawberries present a major issue when it comes to weeds. The trailing growth habit of strawberry...
