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Plants Recommended for Kansas
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If you have had trouble finding a listing of plants recommended for Kansas, visit our web page devoted to this topic. We have links...
Spider plant
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By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture
One of the most popular and durable houseplants is the unique Spider Plant. The botanical name is Chlorophytum...
Newer fluorescent lights available for indoor gardeners
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Many gardeners use fluorescent lights to start young vegetable and
flower plants during the spring or to grow certain houseplants all year
long.
Traditionally, we have used...
Starting onion plants indoors
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It can be difficult to find specific onion varieties in sets or transplants, so growing from seed may be a preferred option. Onions are...
Bringing houseplants down to size
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By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture
Propagating plants is one of my favorite gardening activities that can be done indoors. This is especially appropriate...
Poinsettia care
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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...
Houseplants and indoor pollution
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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...
Monitor indoor plant temperatures
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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...
Fall care of peonies
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Cut peony foliage back to the ground if this hasn’t been done already.
Compost or discard foliage. Fertilize peonies twice a year — in the...
Plants that take patience pay off
"A garden requires patient labor and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone...