Posts by ashlee
Dormant Seeding of Turfgrass in Late Winter
Seeding of cool-season turfgrasses such as tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass is recommended in late August – through mid September in Missouri. This timing allows seedlings enough time to germinate…
Read MoreLettuce
Though lettuce is most often planted directly from seed in late March to early April, it can be started from transplants. Transplants allow lettuce to mature earlier so that it…
Read MoreBlueberries in Containers
Growing blueberries in containers is becoming more popular. Chosen varieties are usually half-high plants that are a cross between highbush and lowbush blueberry species. Plants can be as small as 18…
Read MoreLawn Calendar for Cool-Season Grasses
The following suggestions are for cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass or tall fescue. Zoysiagrass, bermudagrass, and buffalograss are warm-season grasses and require a different maintenance regime. A warm-season grass…
Read MoreHandling Tips for Valentine’s Day Roses
If you are fortunate enough to receive roses from a loved one this Valentine’s Day, follow these guidelines to help extend the life of your flowers. For floral arrangements:1) Keep the…
Read MorePruning Fruit Trees
Fruit trees can be pruned from now through March as long as the wood isn’t frozen. Following are some general recommendations on pruning mature fruit trees followed by more specific instructions on…
Read MoreMiniature Roses
Miniature roses are dwarf versions of roses including the classic hybrid teas. Though they are much smaller (12 to15 inches tall or less), they are surprisingly tough and can be…
Read MoreBromeliads: Houseplants That Endure
Source: US Botanic Garden When it comes to plants with beautifully colored leaves and novel flowers, the bromeliads have few rivals. These durable members of the pineapple family are native…
Read MoreThe First of the Gardeners Gathering Lecture Series of 2016!
Thursday, February 18, 2016 “Gardening with Conifers in Greater Kansas City” The Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City present: “Gardening with Conifers in Greater Kansas City” Thursday February 18, 2016,…
Read MoreTips for native plants prone to frost flowers
Certain plants will produce pretty ice patterns on stems during fall and winter Kansas City, Mo. – Icy blooms, often called frost flowers, are appearing this winter at the Missouri…
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