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 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
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
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
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
Each spring Central Kansas gardeners and homeowners notice the small purple flowering weed called henbit which is beginning to flower now. This common lawn and garden weed often gets people … Continue reading Henbit, a weed with benefits
St. Patrick’s Day, the well-known ‘green holiday’ that is anxiously awaited by gardeners in Central Kansas is traditionally known as the time to begin planting many spring garden crops including … Continue reading Grow your own potatoes
With spring just around the corner it is time to begin some of those long awaited outdoor pruning chores. Shrub pruning is just one outdoor job that is often done … Continue reading Prune some shrubs now and others later
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