Agent Articles
Trees and Shrubs
The Johnson County Extension program has a wealth of knowledge provided by our horticulture agent, Dennis Patton. Dennis has developed numerous articles for the local media and press releases on timely topics. These articles can assist you with finding the information you need to make wise choices in the lawn or garden.
- Boxwood – A Landscape Essential
- Butterfly Bush
- Emerald Ash Borer in Johnson County
- Evergreens: Helping them recover from heavy snow
- Evergreens Serve Many Functions in the Landscape
- Fall Color in Leaves
- Fall Leaves — Trash or Treasure
- Fall Pruning: Think Twice
- Fall Tree and Shrub Planting Instructions
- Gall Forming Insects Plague Oak Trees and Can Lead to Itch Mite Concerns
- Growing Evergreens in Kansas City
- Hydrangea macrophylla – Why Won’t It Bloom?
- Mulch Mowing Fall Leaves
- Mulching Trees the Right Way
- Prune Evergreens: How to
- Pruning Evergreens in Spring
- Pruning Hydrangea
- Pruning Ice-damaged Trees
- Pruning Made Simple
- Pruning Shrubs in the Spring
- Pruning Trees and Shrubs: It's all in the timing
- Red Maple Trees: Common problems
- Selecting a Christmas Tree
- Solutions for Getting Rid of Fall’s Abundant Leaves
- Shrubs for Summer Color
- Tree Selection for Kansas City: Avoid these mistakes
- Tree Topping: Why It Should Be Avoided
- Tree Watering for Summer Survival
- Winter Watering Tips
- Winter Watering: Why it's important
