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...
Asparagus Beetles
Be on the lookout for asparagus beetles. Both the adult and larvae of asparagus beetles feed on asparagus spears by chewing the tips...
Will I Have Peaches This Year?
If your peach trees were in bloom or had already formed fruit and you had freezing temperatures over the weekend, then likely not. ...
Keep Mower Blades Sharp
Lawn-mowing season is here. Remember that dull blades give the lawn a whitish cast. A dull blade does not cut cleanly but rather shreds...
Be on the Lookout for Sod Webworm on Tall Fescue Lawns
We have had numerous reports on tall fescue lawns that greened up this spring but have developed or are developing brown spots. In some...
Fertilizing the Home Orchard
Fruit trees benefit from fertilization around the bloom period, but the amount needed varies with the age of the tree. Normally, trees primarily need...
Henbit and Chickweed in Lawns
The plant with the little purple flowers that have been showing up in home lawns is called henbit. If you are not sure this...
When a Kansas county wants people to plant milkweed but a city makes them...
Across the Midwest, some city codes threaten people with fines for having milkweed on their property. But experts say many places have dropped those...
Transplanting Tomatoes Early
This time of year, most people are eager for homegrown tomatoes. As tempting as it may be to get those tomato plants in the...
Growing Vegetables Vertically
If space is an issue in your garden, consider growing vertical. Vertical gardening offers many benefits in addition to maximizing your garden space, leaving...