Horticulture

What is it about fall that makes folks think about pruning? Does it just seem like the time of year to prune? Are you cleaning...

Fall Planting of Asparagus & Rhubarb We sometimes receive questions as to whether asparagus or rhubarb can be moved in the fall. Though these crops are...

Part of the allure of fall foliage is color variation. There are trees that turn red, purple, yellow, orange and brown. Specific plant pigments determine individual...

Cold nights are increasing in frequency now that we are into October. If you have tomatoes, you may have some that are approaching maturity. Leave them...

By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture   Plant diseases occur when the climate, fungus/disease organism and host plant converge at the same time. There are...

We are starting to receive questions on whether it is best to cut back ornamental grasses in the fall or spring. As a rule, ornamental...

Though we often think of soil testing as a spring chore, fall can actually be a better time. Soil-testing laboratories are often very busy during...

If you plan to develop or add to your fruit garden next year, now is a good time to begin preparing the planting site. Grass...

With proper care, amaryllis will bloom year after year. Bring the pot in before the first frost and place in a dark location. Withhold water...

Many young, smooth, thin-barked trees such as honey locusts, fruit trees, ashes, oaks, maples, lindens, and willows are susceptible to sunscald and bark cracks. Sunscald normally...