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By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture I learned many things from my dad growing up.  How to plant potatoes, how to drive a stick...

Why late lawn seedings often fail

We normally recommend that Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue be seeded in September but no later than October 15. Though plantings later than October...

Fall shrub pruning

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

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...

Fall colors of trees

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...

Last tomatoes of the season

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...

Rotate crops

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...

Questions on ornamental grasses

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...

Fall a good time for soil testing

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...

Fruit planting preparation

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...

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