Tree planting tips for success
Arbor Day is a perfect time to promote tree planting and the benefits of trees in our communities. Trees provide many benefits to our farms, homes, and cities that we … Continue reading Tree planting tips for success
Category: 2021
Spring time or not?
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 Bud Damage from Cold Temperatures
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
Apply crabgrass preemergent at the proper time
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
Prune roses for better flowering
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
Grow your own potatoes
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
A new way to grow cherries
With a renewed interest in growing fruits and vegetables in 2021, home gardeners are always looking for new ideas to add into their edible landscape here in Central Kansas. One … Continue reading A new way to grow cherries
When is cold too cold for plants?
Very cold air is locked in place over Kansas and many gardeners wonder what might be in store for their landscape plants. So will the cold affect our trees, shrubs … Continue reading When is cold too cold for plants?
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