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Keep container flowers going strong
Hanging baskets and containers are used by almost every gardener I know to decorate porches, decks, and other outdoor landscape areas. Any container requires specialized care to ensure the flowers … Continue reading Keep container flowers going strong
Tree and shrub winter injury
By the month of May we expect to see our trees and shrubs fully leafing out and beginning to grow. But this year there have been many reports of various … Continue reading Tree and shrub winter injury
Tree planting tips for success
Arbor Day is a perfect time to promote tree planting and the benefits of trees in our communities. Trees provide many benefits to our farms, homes, and cities that we … Continue reading Tree planting tips for success
Protecting plants from spring freezes
How To Protect Your Garden Water the soil thoroughly – wet soils hold heat better than dry soils. Move containers or unplanted plants indoors or in an attached garage that … Continue reading Protecting plants from spring freezes
Spring time or not?
With the Kansas weather fluctuating between warm and cold temperatures lately, gardeners wonder what exactly what we can expect for our plants. Kansas is well-known for extreme weather, both hot … Continue reading Spring time or not?
Fruit Bud Damage from Cold Temperatures
Fruit growers in central Kansas often wonder at what temperature fruit buds are killed. The following will give you some guidelines but remember that the actual damage is going to … Continue reading Fruit Bud Damage from Cold Temperatures
Apply crabgrass preemergent at the proper time
While the best weed control in any lawn is a thick and healthy stand of turf, there are products that can help keep lawns as weed free as possible. Preemergent … Continue reading Apply crabgrass preemergent at the proper time
Prune roses for better flowering
Pruning is an important practice on roses. Proper pruning will keep roses vigorous and will encourage more flower production. In general, the best time to prune roses here in Central … Continue reading Prune roses for better flowering
How to make a pruning cut on a tree
Tree pruning is both an art and a science. It is worth taking time to learn about different pruning cuts and methods to ensure the best possible outcome for the … Continue reading How to make a pruning cut on a tree
