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Conifer Trees for Kansas: A Guide to Landscape Evergreens
by Jason J. Griffin Tim McDonnell
MF3423
Describes landscape evergreens suitable for specific regions in Kansas. Includes botanical and common names, photos, growth rates and dimensions, significant pests, with comments from the authors based on personal observations. 24 pages, color.Published Date: Mar 2018
Lion Tailing and its Impact on Tree Health
MF3551
Lion tailing is an improper tree pruning practice, the excessive thinning or removal of the interior branches, leaving most of the foliage and canopy on the branch ends. Excessive pruning causes stress for trees. 2-pages, color.Published Date: Mar 2021
Top Ten Tree-Planting Mistakes
MF3238
Learn about some of the most common mistakes made when planting trees. 2-page, 2-color.Published Date: Aug 2015
Drought-Tolerant Trees for South-Central Kansas
MF3246
Selection and establishment of drought-tolerant trees in south-central Kansas. Features the best trees for spring-summer flowers and fall color as recommended by specialists at the John C. Pair Horticultural Center, near Wichita. 4-page, color.Published Date: Sep 2015
Iron Chlorosis in Trees
MF718
Symptoms, causes and treatment for iron chlorosis: If a tree's leaves turn yellow, this may mean a tree is not able to absorb enough iron from soil, due to high soil pH. Spraying iron solutions on tree leaves can help temporarily, and reducing soil pH helps in the longer term. 4-page.Revision Date: Sep 2003
European Pine Sawfly: Home and Horticultural Pests
MF2545
Identification and control of European pine sawfly. Larvae feed on mugo and other pine species and may strip entire branches of needles in early spring. 4-page, color.Revision Date: Feb 2016
Shade and Ornamental Trees for Kansas
by Jason J. Griffin Greg Davis
MF2688
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to selecting plants for the landscape. It highlights species best adapted to the extremes of the Kansas climate. 20 p.Published Date: Sep 2005
Fertilizing Trees in the Landscape
by Tim McDonnell Jason J. Griffin
MF2707
Trees that may benefit from fertilization often display symptoms of reduced annual growth, small leaves or general yellowing of foliage. 2 p.Published Date: Mar 2006
Ornamental Tree Evaluation
by Cathie Lavis Jason J. Griffin Tim McDonnell
MF632
This fact sheet provides information about the trunk formula method, a simple, reliable tool widely used by professionals to establish the value of ornamental trees. 4-page, color.Revision Date: Aug 2015
Handling and Planting Container-Grown Trees
MF1119
Container-grown trees are popular with consumers. Learn more about planting these trees in this newly revised publication. 2 pages, 2 color.Revision Date: Oct 2018
Staking and Guying Landscape Trees
MF1120
Describes the benefits and concerns of staking and guying landscape trees. 2-page, 2-color.Revision Date: Oct 2013
Selecting and Planting a Tree
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.Revision Date: Aug 2008
Trees and Shrubs That Attract Songbirds and Wildlife
by Thad Rhodes
L845
Lists trees and shrubs and their effectiveness at attracting songbirds and wildlife. 4 page, 2-color.Revision Date: Sep 2012
Water Gardening: Plants for the Water Garden
MF2912
A water garden needs several types of plants to be successful. Types of water plants: Submerged, marginal, floating. Favorite plants include lotus and water lily. Plants are the best filtration and oxygenating element in the biological balance of the pond. 8 p.Published Date: Jun 2010
Specialty Cut Flowers: A Commercial Growers Guide
by Alan B. Stevens Karen L.B. Gast
MF1034
Field production of specialty cut flowers could be a profitable alternative crop in Kansas.Published Date: Jun 1992
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