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Horticulture Tip for the week of May 4-10, 2008
Title: “Lawn Watering”
Here’s a Horticulture Tip from University of Missouri Extension:
When watering your lawn, it’s better to apply greater quantities of water less frequently and worse to apply less water more frequently. Stretching out the interval between watering will encourage the grass to grow deeper roots in its search for water. If you have a drought later in the season, your lawn will more easily be able to handle the stress if it has a well-developed root system.
Tim Baker, University of Missouri Extension.
Horticulture Tip for the week of May 11-17, 2008
Title: “Beans and Peas”
Here’s a Horticulture Tip from University of Missouri Extension:
Beans and peas don’t require a lot of extra nitrogen, so be careful with the fertilizer. That’s because they can fix their own nitrogen. Too much extra nitrogen will encourage excessive vine growth and will delay fruiting and pod set. After the beans or peas are fully formed, pick them. This will encourage further production.
Tim Baker, University of Missouri Extension.
Horticulture Tip for the week of May 18-24, 2008
Title: “Pumpkins”
Here’s a Horticulture Tip from University of Missouri Extension:
Pumpkins are a fall favorite, but will take a lot of space in your garden. If you are short on space, pinch the ends of the vines once the number of fruits that you want have set. This will stop any additional fruit production and help insure large fruit size. When harvesting, color is not always a good indicator of ripeness. Be sure to wait until the rind cannot be penetrated by a fingernail to insure that it is really ready to pick.
Tim Baker, University of Missouri Extension.
Horticulture Tip for the week of May 25-31, 2008
Title: “Moving House Plants Outdoors”
Here’s a Horticulture Tip from University of Missouri Extension:
If you want to move your house plants outdoors for the summer, wait until nighttime temperatures are staying above 55 degrees consistently. Be careful about putting them in sunlight too quickly; they may sunburn. It’s better to start them out in the shade, and progressively move them to sunnier locations, depending on their light preferences.
Tim Baker, University of Missouri Extension.
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