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Author: knheimer

By knheimer Posted on August 12, 2024

Pollinators and Beneficial Insects

Pests are often the first thing that comes to gardeners minds when talking about insects. However, not all insects are bad. In fact, many insects serve important roles in gardens … Continue reading Pollinators and Beneficial Insects

Categories: Blog PostsTags: bees, garden, gardening, native plants, pollinators
By knheimer Posted on July 19, 2024September 20, 2024

Maximize Your Harvest By Planting a Fall Garden

If your garden did not quite go as planned this year you’re in luck. Now is the time to start planning and planting the fall garden. Planting a fall garden … Continue reading Maximize Your Harvest By Planting a Fall Garden

Categories: 2024, Blog Posts, July 2024Tags: fall gardening, fall-planting, gardening, gardening-tips
By knheimer Posted on July 12, 2024July 19, 2024

Defend Your Lawn Against Grub Damage

Grubworms may appear in lawns this time of year and begin to feed on roots and organic material in the soil. A few grubs generally should not cause concern, however, … Continue reading Defend Your Lawn Against Grub Damage

Categories: Blog Posts, July 2024Tags: grub control, white grubs
By knheimer Posted on June 28, 2024July 12, 2024

Common Weeds in Central Kansas Lawns

Weeds thrive when lawns suffer and are a major concern for many Central Kansas homeowners. Many weeds can be difficult to control and are unappealing in a lawn or landscape. … Continue reading Common Weeds in Central Kansas Lawns

Categories: 2024, Blog Posts, June 2024Tags: bindweed, crabgrass, lawn weeds, nutsedge
By knheimer Posted on June 18, 2024June 28, 2024

Managing Tomato Challenges: Practical Tips for Gardeners

Many Central Kansas gardeners are looking forward to harvesting tomatoes soon but unfortunately there are a variety of tomato problems that can arise this time of year which may create … Continue reading Managing Tomato Challenges: Practical Tips for Gardeners

Categories: 2024, Blog Posts, June 2024Tags: blossom end rot, spider mites on tomatoes, tomato leaf roll, tomato problems
By knheimer Posted on June 11, 2024June 18, 2024

Little barley

Little barley is a common weed in Kansas that can take over a thin lawn and leave unsightly brown patches as it dies off. Many local gardeners find it frustrating … Continue reading Little barley

Categories: 2024, Blog Posts, June 2024Tags: lawn dead spots in June, little barley
By knheimer Posted on May 31, 2024June 11, 2024

Time to scout for bagworms

Bagworms outbreaks have been common here in Central Kansas in recent years and so now (the month of June) is a good time to be on the look out for … Continue reading Time to scout for bagworms

Categories: 2024, Blog Posts, May 2024Tags: bagworms, gardening, insects, pests, plants, scout for bagworms

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