Posts by ashlee
Sanitize tools for good garden hygiene
Just like surgeons and dentists, gardeners should work with clean tools. Sanitizing garden tools between uses will lower the risk of spreading diseases from one plant to another, says a…
Read MoreSetting Out Tomatoes Early
Gardeners often try to get a jump on the season by planting tomatoes as early as possible. Though this can be successful, there are certain precautions that should be observed,…
Read MorePeriodical Cicadas Coming Soon—in Some Places
If you missed out experiencing the huge emergence of 13-year cicadas in 2011 because they weren’t present in your part of Missouri, you may have an opportunity this year. Two…
Read MoreEmerald Ash Borer Management Guide
Emerald Ash Borer Management Guide now available! The new Emerald Ash Borer Management Guide for Missouri Homeowners is now available online HERE. The guide includes a 2-page flowchart to assist…
Read MoreFertilizing 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 nitrogen, so the recommendations are for…
Read MoreApril Gardening Calendar
Category Week Activity 1 2 3 4 Ornamentals x x x x Study your landscape for gaps that could be nicely filled with bulbs. Mark these spots carefully…
Read MoreStarting Tomatoes Early
If you would like to have your tomato plants produce earlier in the year, there are certain things to keep in mind. Most people who try to get a jump…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Pruning Tools
I love garden tools. When I have the right tool in my hand I feel like I can do anything. Without the right tool, working in the garden is a…
Read MoreCare for Spring-Flowering Bulbs
As spring-flowering bulbs go through the flowering process, keep three care tips in mind: 1. If practical, remove spent flowers with a scissors or a hand pruner. This allows the…
Read MoreRhubarb
Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable that can be a bit tricky to grow in Kansas. It is native to northern Asia (possibly Siberia) and so is adapted to cold winters…
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