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Ten Rules for Planting Trees

Before you begin spring landscaping, here are some tips on planting trees. 1. Select the right tree for the site. To avoid serious problems, choose...

Managing Turf in Shade

Turfgrasses differ in their capacity to grow in shade. Among Kansas turfgrasses, tall fescue is the best adapted to shade though it isn’t all...

Rhubarb

Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable that can be a bit tricky to grow in Kansas. It is native to northern Asia (possibly Siberia) and...

Time to Plant Potatoes Approaching

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, so it is time to get seed potatoes in the ground. Actually any time from mid-...

March is a Good Time to Cut Back Ornamental Grasses

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Ornamental grasses have staked their claim as gorgeous assets to many a landscape, even in the cold, dark days of winter....

Fertilizing Perennial Flowers

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

Seven-son Flower

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...

Strawberry Mulch Removal

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

Bolting and Buttoning in Cole Crop Plants

Broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower are cole crops that have a tendency to bolt (go to seed) or button (produce an extremely small head) if plants...

In-Depth Fruit & Vegetable Production Workshops Planned in Kansas City Area

Workshops Hosted by Growing Growers are Open to the Public OLATHE, Kan. – A series of workshops designed for anyone growing fruits and vegetables for...

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