Horticulture

Guide to Horticulture in West Virginia

Bridge Grafting – Saving Tree Life Despite the Odds

A process to re-establish interrupted sap flow.

Control Pests with Banker Plants

Supply a non-pest prey for parasitoids and predators to use as an alternative food source.

 

Elderberry

Elderberries have been used for thousands of years, and two particular varieties are recommended for commercial production in West Virginia.

 

Fertilizing Grapes

Increase annual yields, enhance grape and wine quality, and improve soil’s biological and chemical properties.

Heritage Beans

West Virginia has several unique, heritage bean varieties of both pole and half-runner types that can be grown and saved by gardeners and commercial growers.

 

Lowering Soil pH

Most plants thrive in neutral to slightly acidic soil conditions. Most soils in West Virginia are slightly acidic, but there are still instances where there is a need to make certain adjustments for the good of the plants.

Magnolia Propagation

There are several ways to propagate magnolia trees, including by seed, clonal propagation by softwood cuttings, air layering, and seasonal grafting. 

Pear Rootstocks

Select the right rootstock based on climate considerations, productivity, desirable tree size, soil characteristics and more. 

Propagating Plants Using Budding Method

The difference between the two methods of budding is procedure timing and the amount of wood taken with the bud.

Pruning Facts

Most homeowners struggle with understanding why, when, what and how to prune.

Rootstocks for Apples

Select the right rootstock based on soil characteristics, climatic considerations, desirable tree size, orchard design, disease tolerance and more.

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