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By Jason Graves Posted on March 6, 2020February 11, 2021

When should I start pruning shrubs?

When to begin pruning shrubs in Central Kansas is a common question for many home gardeners. Below are some general guidelines to consider, but keep in mind that weather patterns … Continue reading When should I start pruning shrubs?

Categories: Blog Posts, Q&A + Response, Shrub pruningTags: Shrub pruning, when to prune shrubs
By Jason Graves Posted on February 28, 2020February 9, 2021

Pruning shrubs is all about timing

Shrub pruning is one outdoor job that is often done just before plant growth begins again in the spring, so here are a few tips to help guide your pruning … Continue reading Pruning shrubs is all about timing

Categories: 2020, Blog Posts, February 2020
By Jason Graves Posted on February 28, 2020March 2, 2021

Dormant oil sprays for fruit trees

There are a number of dormant sprays (available at garden centers) used on fruit to control various diseases and insects, but a dormant oil spray is designed to control scale … Continue reading Dormant oil sprays for fruit trees

Categories: 2020, Blog Posts, February 2020Tags: Scale on fruit trees
By Jason Graves Posted on January 3, 2020March 2, 2021

Life is a seed

Seeds are small things but once you allow yourself to learn about their biology you will quickly be renewed with fascination and wonder at just how unique and intricate life … Continue reading Life is a seed

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, Horticulture is human, January 2021Tags: Horticulture is human, Life is a seed, seed germination

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This blog is brought to you by Jason Graves, Horticulture Extension Agent for K-State Research and Extension, Central Kansas District-covering Saline and Ottawa Counties in Central Kansas.  Visit the CKD Website here:  https://www.centralkansas.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/

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