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Use of Root-Promoting Products for Vegetative Propagation of Nursery Crops

by Cheryl R. Boyer Jason J. Griffin Brenda M. Morales Eugene K. Blythe

MF3105

Plant growth regulators are used by nursery growers to initiate rooting on vegetative cuttings. Publication discusses how to prepare and use products available to commercial nursery growers. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Dec 2013

Tips on Planting Trees and Shrubs

by Heather Ahring

MF3670

This publication provides guidelines for optimal plant spacing, preparation of planting sites, and irrigation and fertilization practices. It emphasizes the importance of proper spacing based on geographic location and plant species to ensure healthy growth. It also outlines steps for site preparation, including removing competing vegetation and protecting seedlings from wildlife. Additionally, it offers irrigation schedules based on soil type and advises on fertilization, particularly for deciduous trees on poorer soils. 2 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Sep 2024

Selecting and Planting a Tree

by Tim McDonnell

L870

When choosing trees at the nursery, select a high-quality tree. This publication identifies points to look for in a dormant tree 5 feet or taller. 4 p.

Published Date: Aug 2008

Resistance Management: Resistance, Mode of Action, and Pesticide Rotation

by Raymond A. Cloyd Richard S. Cowles

MF2905

Insects and mites in greenhouses and nurseries are principally managed with pesticides. Continual reliance on pesticides leads to resistance, when pests adapt to survive. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Jan 2010

Pine Wilt: A Fatal Disease of Exotic Pines in the Midwest

by Mark Gleason

MF2425

This bulletin explains how pine wilt is caused, how it spreads in the landscape, and measures that can be taken to manage the disease. 8-page, color.

Ttile is available for download only, it is not available in print.

Published Date: Feb 2000

Prairie Bloom Perennial Flowers

by Robin L. Ruether Alan B. Stevens

MF2772

This is a list of perennial flower varieties that have exhibited superior performance for three to five years or more in K-State bedding-plant research trials. 12 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Mar 2015

Growing Flowers in Pots

by Alan B. Stevens Robin Dremsa

MF2874

Advice about container gardening: containers, fertilizer, choice of plants, varieties, design, location, sun, and watering. 4 p.

Revision Date: Mar 2010

Growing Roses

by Larry D. Leuthold Mary Lewnes Albrecht Gustaaf A. van der Hoeven

MF799

A guide to growing roses. Complete with a rose grower's calendar.

Revision Date: Apr 1993

Ornamental Grasses

by Rodney St. John

MF3048

Grasses are easy care plants adapted to both prairie soils and Midwest climate. They do well with natural rainfall and require little or no watering. Ornamental grasses also provide exciting texture, color, and form that is not easily replicated by other plants. 4 p.

Published Date: Apr 2012

Prairie Star Annual Flowers

by Cheryl R. Boyer

MF2769

Lists annual flowers proven best suited for our prairie climate. 12-page b/w.

Revision Date: May 2018

Preserving Flowers and Decorative Foliages with Glycerin and Dye

by Alan B. Stevens

MF2446

Dried flowers are useful floral decorations, but are brittle. A solution of glycerin & water to preserve decorative foliages yields a product that is soft & pliable & remains so for several years.

Published Date: Apr 2000

Pine Diseases In Kansas: Tip Blight, Dothistroma Needle Blight, and Pine Wilt

by Megan M. Kennelly

L722

Discusses the causes and controls of sphaeropsis tip blight, dothistroma needle blight and pine wilt. 6 pages, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2013

How to Plant a Ball-in-Burlap Tree/How to Plant a Container-Grown Tree

by Cathie Lavis

MF3313

Best practices for planting trees in the home landscape. 2-page b/w.

Published Date: Jul 2016

Pruning Shrubs

by Cheryl R. Boyer Jason J. Griffin Charles J. Barden Ward Upham

MF2998

Advice to help prune shrubs. When to Prune. Light pruning, no more than 10 percent, can be done anytime of year. Timing for more severe pruning is determined by when the shrub flowers. 2 p.

Published Date: Aug 2011

Deciduous Shrubs for Kansas

by Cheryl R. Boyer

MF3116

A guide to finding plants to suit any Kansas environment. Selections based on performance and regional availability. 16-page, b/w.

Published Date: Mar 2014