Plant bulbs now for spring color
It feels too early to be thinking about next spring, but believe it or not, now is a good time to boost the spring wow factor of your landscape by … Continue reading Plant bulbs now for spring color
Author: Jason Graves
Native prairie grasses boost biodiversity
Fall is a great time to see native grasses in all their splendor here in Central Kansas. Our native prairie grasses are not only visually stunning but also crucial for … Continue reading Native prairie grasses boost biodiversity
Attract beneficial insects with mountain mint
Mountain mint is an underused native perennial in the landscape. The name is a misnomer since this plant typically grows in grassy open places, meadows, and woodland areas. The pycnanthemum … Continue reading Attract beneficial insects with mountain mint
Divide daylilies now for more tough and reliable flowers
Daylilies are one of the plants you see growing next to an old homestead that time and weather have reduced to rubble. This is a testimony to their toughness. The … Continue reading Divide daylilies now for more tough and reliable flowers
Help plants beat the heat
When a heat wave hits plants will be impacted. The recent stretch of hot weather here in Central Kansas has definitely been a source of stress in local gardens and … Continue reading Help plants beat the heat
Green June beetles are on the loose
If you feel like you’ve been dive-bombed by a big flying insect in your backyard recently, you aren’t alone. Green June beetles are quite active this year and many homeowners … Continue reading Green June beetles are on the loose
Insect outbreaks in the garden and landscape
Mid summer is a busy time for insects in gardens and landscapes. Gardeners here in Central Kansas are noticing everything from blister beetles to squash bugs. In some cases these … Continue reading Insect outbreaks in the garden and landscape
Harvesting and ripening tomatoes
Central Kansas gardeners are beginning to harvest their very first ripe tomatoes of 2023. Many gardeners wonder if a tomato has to remain on the vine until it is completely … Continue reading Harvesting and ripening tomatoes
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