Because perennials are less formal than annuals, they often are used in border plantings such as those pictured. (Photo courtesy of University of Missouri Extension.)

Less is more: Time to divide and conquer perennials

(Photo by Michael Miller, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Forest service seeks applicants for southern New Mexico counties resource advisory committee

The coral colored hardy hibiscus is the latest unique color developed by Dariusz Malinowski, Ph.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant physiologist and ornamental plant breeder. (Photo by Dariusz Malinowski, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Crossing a new frontier in hardy hibiscus breeding

One of the true jewels of Colorado, Steamboat Lake State Park has something special for everyone. Whatever your preference, well-deserved relaxation and recreation awaits you. (Photo courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.)

CPW is seeking input on the future management of Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake State Parks 

Daylilies need to be divided every 3 to 4 years to maintain good flower production, says Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham.

September to-do list: Divide daylilies  

(Photo by Michael Miller, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Planting the seeds of a successful hunt

(Photo courtesy of Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.)

Nebraska fall turkey permits now available 

Alisa Halpin (left) floats a least tern egg in a cup of water to determine the age of the nest; the buoyancy of the egg shows how many days old the eggs are. Her daughter, Summer Larkihn, marks the number of the nest on a rock for future reference as part of the Tern and Plover Conservation Partnership. (Photo courtesy of Sophia Balunek.)

Mother-daughter pair pursues conservation of Nebraska’s terns, plovers

  • By Geitner Simmons │ University of Nebraska-Lincoln