Tree rings of joy
Everything has its season it seems and in 2020 the season of life for my 50-foot-tall thornless honeylocust tree came to an end. Talk about adding insult to injury. In … Continue reading Tree rings of joy
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Controlling volunteer trees
Trees are a vital part of every landscape, they provide the ‘ceiling’ for every outdoor room. But there are certain trees that are very good at reproducing themselves by reseeding … Continue reading Controlling volunteer trees
Indoor plants improve the mood indoors
Winter days seem so short. Many gardeners, including myself, miss the longer days of summer when there was plenty of time to be outdoors in the garden. For us who … Continue reading Indoor plants improve the mood indoors
Horseradish-an invitation to be deep and potent
Is it possible that a spicy root like horseradish has a gift in store for us beyond just the sauces, flavorings, and sinus cleansing properties it is well known for? … Continue reading Horseradish-an invitation to be deep and potent
Turn fall yard waste into beneficial compost
Composting is becoming a more popular activity for new gardeners and many have been doing it for years. It is one of best amendments gardeners can use to improve their soil, regardless of whether it is sand, silt or clay, and it’s free if you make it yourself.
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
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
Check soil moisture during summer heat waves
Recent weather conditions have been very dry for much of Kansas and we are seeing a worsening of drought conditions. Now is a good time to evaluate the soil conditions … Continue reading Check soil moisture during summer heat waves
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