Why vegetables may not produce
This is the time of year that gardeners often have trouble with vegetables that are blooming but may not be setting fruit like they had hoped. This is a frustrating … Continue reading Why vegetables may not produce
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Trees take priority during dry weather
As summer 2021 has progressed, we are well behind on rainfall since May here in Salina and other parts of central Kansas. This is a good time to be reminded … Continue reading Trees take priority during dry weather
Tomato diseases frustrate gardeners
It really does take hard work to grow a nice crop of tomatoes. This is why it can be disheartening to many gardeners when tomato plants begin looking ragged during … Continue reading Tomato diseases frustrate gardeners
Keep vegetables vigorous and productive
Vegetable gardens grow quickly in early summer and mid-summer. Keeping gardens vigorous during this time with proper maintenance and care will help ensure the best yields possible. Proper watering and … Continue reading Keep vegetables vigorous and productive
Keep container flowers going strong
Hanging baskets and containers are used by almost every gardener I know to decorate porches, decks, and other outdoor landscape areas. Any container requires specialized care to ensure the flowers … Continue reading Keep container flowers going strong
Tick season is here, take precautions
Of all the pests that tend to be worrisome to those who love the outdoors, ticks often top the list. Tick season has really ramped up quickly in May and … Continue reading Tick season is here, take precautions
Moving houseplants outside for the summer
It is often helpful to set many houseplants outside for the summer so they can recover from the low light levels endured during the winter months. As soon as night … Continue reading Moving houseplants outside for the summer
Tree and shrub winter injury
By the month of May we expect to see our trees and shrubs fully leafing out and beginning to grow. But this year there have been many reports of various … Continue reading Tree and shrub winter injury
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