Hotline: 816.833.TREE (8733)

  • Aug

    24

    Flowers for September

    After the excitement of spring and summer flowers, many gardeners look over their dull September flowerbeds in dismay. There are many fall-blooming plants, however, that add pizazz to the fall garden. Chrysanthemums rank high on the fall-blooming flower list, but...

    Continue Reading →

  • Aug

    20

    Harvesting Winter Squash

    Summer squash such as zucchini and scallop are harvested while immature but winter squash such as acorn, hubbard and butternut are harvested later, in the mature stage, after the rind is tough and seeds have developed. We normally think September...

    Continue Reading →

  • Aug

    20

    Trees Losing Bark and Dying

    Some trees such as sycamore, silver maple and redbuds naturally lose the outer layer of bark, especially during years of good growth. This is a natural process and is not a cause for concern.However, this year, we are seeing a...

    Continue Reading →

  • Aug

    18

    Lettuce Grow Fall Salad Greens

    Summer's end is no reason to stop enjoying garden fresh salads. Many kinds of greens grow well in the cooler days of fall and are less likely to bolt, or go to seed, giving you an extended harvest. Even in...

    Continue Reading →

  • Aug

    17

    Fertilize Strawberries

    An August application of nitrogen on spring-bearing strawberries is important in order to increase the number of strawberries produced next spring. Plenty of daylight and warm temperatures during June, July and August promotes the growth of new runner, or daughter,...

    Continue Reading →

  • Aug

    17

    For Seeding Success, Pay Attention to “Other Crop” on the Seed Label

    Fall planting time is close at hand, so it's time to talk about grass seed. Many people have the idea that all grass seed is basically the same. Big mistake! Choosing quality seed is one of the most important steps...

    Continue Reading →

  • Aug

    10

    When are Apples Ready to Pick?

    Apples mature over a long period of time depending on variety.  Some varieties such as Lodi can mature in July and others as late as October. Here are some guides to help you decide when to pick your apples. Color...

    Continue Reading →

  • Aug

    6

    Milkweed Seed Collecting Time is Just Around the Corner

    I noticed yesterday that my butterfly weed plants (Asclepias tuberosa) have pods.  They're not ready to harvest just yet, but soon.  Collecting milkweed seeds is an important way we can help monarch butterflies...as long as said seeds are eventually planted,...

    Continue Reading →

  • Jul

    29

    How to Pick a Ripe Melon

    Telling when a melon is ready to be harvested can be a challenge, or it may be quite easy. It all depends on the type of melon. Let’s start with the easy one. Muskmelons are one of those crops that...

    Continue Reading →

  • Jul

    21

    Squash Vine Borer

    If you have squash or related plants that suddenly wilt and die, you may have squash vine borer. This insect will bore into the stems of squash, zucchini, pumpkins and gourds. Hubbard squash are a favorite, and butternuts are less...

    Continue Reading →


  1. Pages:
  3. 1
  4. ...
  5. 7
  6. 8
  7. 9
  8. 10
  9. 11
  10. 12
  11. 13
  12. 14
University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener Program