Trees
Thousand Cankers Disease of Walnut
Black walnut is ecologically and economically important to Missouri, and thousand cankers disease (TCD) represents a serious threat to this resource. TCD occurs when the walnut twig beetle (WTB), Pityophthorus…
Read MoreSeptember Gardening Calendar Week 4
Ornamentals Continue planting evergreens now. Except tulips, spring bulbs may be planted as soon as they are available. Tulips should be kept in a cool, dark place and planted in…
Read MoreSeptember Gardening Calendar Week 3
Ornamentals Continue planting evergreens now. Cuttings of annuals can be taken now to provide vigorous plants for overwintering. Herbs such as parsley, rosemary, chives, thyme and marjoram can be dug…
Read MoreSeptember Gardening Calendar Week 2
Ornamentals Continue planting evergreens now. Cuttings of annuals can be taken now to provide vigorous plants for overwintering. Herbs such as parsley, rosemary, chives, thyme and marjoram can be dug…
Read MoreGardeners’ Gathering
Thursday June 19, 2014 What Your Backyard Tree Wants You to Know The Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City present: “What Your Backyard Tree Wants You to Know” Thursday June…
Read More5 Things you should Know When Planting a Tree
I had to share this infographic from Bridging the Gap! This is the way to plant a tree. It is amazing how many trees get planted improperly. I see it…
Read MoreEmerald Ash Borer Management
If you live in a county where the emerald ash borer (EAB) has been detected, and you have ash trees that you plan to treat with a systemic insecticide, now…
Read MoreWatering Young Trees
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Read MoreTREE PROTECTION & REPLACEMENT ORDINANCES WORKSHOP
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GARDENERS CONCERNING TREE ORDINANCES IN THE REGION—FREE WORKSHOP FRIDAY! TREE PROTECTION & REPLACEMENT ORDINANCES When: Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 8:30-11:30 a.m. Where: MARC Conference Center, 600…
Read MoreProtect newly-planted trees from freezing injury
Left photo is Sun Scald Right photo is Frost Crack Freezing can result in bark splitting. During the winter or early spring, sharp temperature changes between day and…
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