Horticulture

By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture Christmas is just a few weeks away!  The following are a few tips on how to keep your tree...

Though trees are a vital part of our landscapes, there are situations where volunteer trees need to be controlled. This is often a case of...

Modern poinsettia varieties stay attractive for a long time if given proper care. Place your poinsettia in a sunny window or the brightest area of...

Homeowners often become concerned about their houseplants this time of year because they look unthrifty and may even shed leaves. Most of this is the plant...

The best time to seed cool-season grasses such as tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass is September because the turf has more time to mature before spring...

y: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture Current Date:  November 24, 2014 Release Date: as soon as possible You think you have stress?  How about being a...

You may have heard that using wood ashes on your garden can help make the soil more fertile. Though ashes do contain significant amounts of potash,...

Researchers at the University of Georgia tested a number of common houseplants for their ability to remove organic volatiles from indoor environments. The indoor pollutants included...

Now would be a good time to check the location of foliage houseplants to be sure the plants don't get too cold this fall or...

Winter can be a difficult time for strawberries in Kansas. Plants need time to become adjusted to cold weather and will gradually become more cold resistant...