Fall lawn seeding tips
Late summer has been very hard on many local fescue lawns. Brown patch fungus and an August with periods of high heat and less than normal rainfall resulted in the … Continue reading Fall lawn seeding tips
Author: Jason Graves
Environmental stress takes a toll on trees
Every year in Kansas we see quite a variety of tree issues in home landscapes that can seem puzzling. This year hasn’t been any different. In the last week many … Continue reading Environmental stress takes a toll on trees
Fall Armyworms active in Kansas
Fall armyworms are currently active in many areas of Kansas and many homeowners are wondering how to protect their lawns from the feeding damage that can occur during an outbreak … Continue reading Fall Armyworms active in Kansas
Tips for harvesting apples, pears, squash
Harvesting fruit and vegetables in Kansas can be a waiting game. Gardeners often need to patient and look for key indicators to know when some of the more popular fruits … Continue reading Tips for harvesting apples, pears, squash
Early fall is a good time to plant trees
We often think about planting trees in the spring, which is definitely a good time, but fall is also a good time to plant and establish new or replacement trees. … Continue reading Early fall is a good time to plant trees
Master Gardener training course coming soon
If you enjoy gardening, learning, and giving back as a volunteer, consider becoming a Master Gardener in 2021. Central Kansas District K-State Research and Extension will be offering the 2021 … Continue reading Master Gardener training course coming soon
Plant fall vegetables now
Plant vegetables in July? Yes, you heard right, now is the time to start planting fall vegetables if you still have the perseverance to keep the garden going. Many spring … Continue reading Plant fall vegetables now
Squash vine borer damage
If you have squash or related plants in your vegetable garden that suddenly wilt and die in midsummer, you may have squash vine borer. This insect will bore into the … Continue reading Squash vine borer damage
