gardening

Most flowering perennials are not heavy feeders, and once established, may not need fertilizing every year. However, a soil test or visual symptoms will...

Gardeners are eager to get out and do something in the landscape this time of year. One chore that can be taken care of...

This large shrub is finally starting to receive the recognition it deserves.  A native of China, seven-son-flower was first collected in 1907, named in...

Research done in Illinois has shown that the straw mulch should be removed from strawberry plants when the soil temperature is about 40 degrees...

If you are tired of winter and hunger for spring, try planting peas as soon as the soil dries and the soil temperature reaches...

Though it is too early to plant asparagus, it is not too early to make plans and prepare soil. This crop is a perennial...

By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture I grew up in the sand hills a little bit West of here where the soil is SANDY....

Hoses and shallow irrigation lines may be damaged over the winter if water is not drained. If there is a main shut-off valve for the...

Hoes, shovels and other common garden tools often have wooden handles that can deteriorate over time. Storing tools in a protected location can slow that process,...

Cool-season vegetables vary in cold tolerance, with some able to take colder temperatures than others. Semi-hardy crops can take a light frost but are damaged by...