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Category: 2022

By Jason Graves Posted on December 2, 2022January 9, 2023

Take action to avoid winter tree injury

Winter injury has been a common problem on young and even mature trees in Central Kansas over the last several seasons.  Winter tree injuries are a frustrating problem for homeowners-especially … Continue reading Take action to avoid winter tree injury

Categories: 2022, Blog Posts, December 2022Tags: prevent winter damage, sunscald, winter injury
By Jason Graves Posted on November 1, 2022December 2, 2022

Two shrubs for pollinators

Since interest in pollinators continues to rise, I enjoy encouraging Central Kansas gardeners to investigate plants that they can incorporate into their landscapes that will bring them the enjoyment of … Continue reading Two shrubs for pollinators

Categories: 2022, Blog Posts, November 2022Tags: Shrubs for pollinators
By Jason Graves Posted on October 25, 2022

Mow or compost falling leaves

It’s that time of year again. The recent freeze in Central Kansas means leaves are rapidly falling from deciduous trees and it’s a good time to stop and think about … Continue reading Mow or compost falling leaves

Categories: 2022, Blog Posts, October 2022Tags: composting leaves, fall leaf littler
By Jason Graves Posted on October 11, 2022November 1, 2022

Fall clean up: leave habitat for birds and bees

By early fall many perennials in our Central Kansas gardens begin looking very tired and ragged and many gardeners begin to wonder if it is time to give plants a … Continue reading Fall clean up: leave habitat for birds and bees

Categories: 2022, Blog Posts, October 2022Tags: fall clean up, nesting habitat for native bees, stem nesting bees
By Jason Graves Posted on September 27, 2022October 11, 2022

Garlic, healthy for you and easy to grow

Everyone knows about garlic.  It is used extensively in cooking, and is also a big health boosting/medicinal food, providing many benefits for the body.  Regardless of how you use garlic, … Continue reading Garlic, healthy for you and easy to grow

Categories: Blog Posts, September 2022Tags: garlic
By Jason Graves Posted on September 13, 2022September 27, 2022

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: 2022, Blog Posts, September 2022Tags: fall tree planting
By Jason Graves Posted on August 31, 2022September 13, 2022

September is a great time to feed hummingbirds

Catching a glimpse of a hummingbird is an experience that thrills gardeners young and old alike.  These amazing birds, sometimes referred to as ‘avian helicopters’ are truly a pleasure to … Continue reading September is a great time to feed hummingbirds

Categories: 2022, Blog Posts, September 2022Tags: hummingbirds
By Jason Graves Posted on August 22, 2022August 31, 2022

Fall lawn seeding tips

Summer 2022 has been very hard on many local fescue lawns.  Brown patch fungus and an August with very little rain has resulted in the need for overseeding for many … Continue reading Fall lawn seeding tips

Categories: 2022, August 2022, Blog PostsTags: Fall lawn seeding

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