Missouri

hessian fly-free date

hessian fly-free date

Look for the larvae and puparia (called flaxseed) between the leaf sheath and stem base. Use of the fly-free planting date (Oct. 1 for northern Missouri to Oct. 18 in southeastern Missouri) and varieties resistant to Hessian flies are the most effective management tools.

Augi west facing shrubs
west facing shrubs
Elder (Sambucus nigra) is a robust native shrub, with pretty panicles of summer flowers.Hardy geraniums. Hardy geraniums, or cranesbills, are tolerant...
Augi plants for south facing containers
plants for south facing containers
In herbs, almost every variety of basil and parsley will do well. You can also grow dill, rosemary, and lavender in the pot. List is long, you can pla...
Augi structural plants for small gardens
structural plants for small gardens
12 plants for an urban gardenTrachelospermum jasminoides. In a small garden, you need to think about cladding walls and fences, as well as the ground....