How To Grow Lantana The growing and care of lantanas (Lantana camara) is easy. These flowers have long since been admired for their extended bloom time. There are multiple varieties that offer a multitude of colors. In Kansas, lantana plants are to be treated as...
A study in the U.S. shows that in 2017, approximately 118 million Americans did some sort of gardening. Some did this just to spruce up their home landscape, while others just love the idea of gardening. Besides improving the backyard, home gardens can also be a...
Japanese Beetles REPORT by Dr. Raymond Cloyd Kansas State University Extension Entomology Japanese beetle adults are out in full-force in certain regions of Kansas feeding on different plant species, but especially roses (Rosa spp.). The means of dealing with the...
Last year we saw one of the worst bagworm outbreaks we’ve seen in years. Start treatments now to help prevent this pest from decimating your plants . The common bagworm, Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis (Haworth), is an interesting caterpillar. The most commonly...
Mulch Spreading a 2-inch-deep layer of mulch over your soil is one of the best things you can do for your garden. The mulch blankets the ground, shielding the soil from the sun. This keeps it cooler, so your plant roots are happier, and prevents moisture loss from...
