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Category: 2020

By Jason Graves Posted on November 3, 2020January 22, 2021

Plant bulbs now for a colorful spring

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 a colorful spring

Categories: 2020, Blog Posts, November 2020Tags: Bulbs, fall gardening
By Jason Graves Posted on October 29, 2020February 10, 2021

Sharp temperature drop can impact trees

This is the second year in a row where portions of Kansas suffered a quick drop in temperature after a warm fall.  This happened late in October.  Unfortunately, some trees … Continue reading Sharp temperature drop can impact trees

Categories: 2020, Blog Posts, October 2020Tags: cold damage, early fall hard freeze
By Jason Graves Posted on October 22, 2020January 22, 2021

Take control of lawn weeds in the fall

It has certainly been a year filled with weeds in many area lawns and gardens.   Many have been asking what to do to get control of these unwanted invaders.   The … Continue reading Take control of lawn weeds in the fall

Categories: 2020, Blog Posts, October 2020Tags: fall gardening, fall lawn weed control
By Jason Graves Posted on September 15, 2020February 8, 2021

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

Categories: 2020, Blog Posts, September 2020Tags: fall tree planting
By Jason Graves Posted on April 2, 2020February 11, 2022

Choosing apple tree varieties

Choosing an apple tree cultivar to plant in Kansas can seem overwhelming, but with a little information you’ll be ready to make a decision that will work for you. First … Continue reading Choosing apple tree varieties

Categories: 2020, April 2020, Blog PostsTags: choosing apple tree varieties, recommended fruit
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

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