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By Jason Graves Posted on October 5, 2021October 7, 2021

Pruning Trees and Shrubs in the Fall  

When to prune trees and shrubs is a common question among many homeowners and gardeners. October is often when we finally receive some nicer weather to work on outdoor tasks, … Continue reading Pruning Trees and Shrubs in the Fall  

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, October 2021Tags: fall pruning
By Jason Graves Posted on September 24, 2021September 24, 2021

Armyworm update

Fall armyworms are still very active here in Central Kansas and many are wondering what kind of damage we can expect going forward into the next few weeks. In general … Continue reading Armyworm update

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, September 2021Tags: fall armyworm
By Jason Graves Posted on September 23, 2021October 5, 2021

Goldenrod shines in late summer

Goldenrod is a plant every gardener should consider growing.  This late-summer bloomer is on display right now and will wow you with its golden flowers that are absolutely loved by … Continue reading Goldenrod shines in late summer

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, September 2021Tags: goldenrod, native plants, pollinator food hub, pollinator plant
By Jason Graves Posted on September 9, 2021September 23, 2021

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: 2021, Blog Posts, September 2021Tags: hummingbirds
By Jason Graves Posted on September 2, 2021September 23, 2021

Fall lawn seeding tips

Late summer has been very hard on many local fescue lawns.  Brown patch fungus and an August with periods of high heat and less than normal rainfall resulted in the … Continue reading Fall lawn seeding tips

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, September 2021Tags: lawn seeding, planting a home lawn
By Jason Graves Posted on August 26, 2021

Environmental stress takes a toll on trees

Every year in Kansas we see quite a variety of tree issues in home landscapes that can seem puzzling.  This year hasn’t been any different.  In the last week many … Continue reading Environmental stress takes a toll on trees

Categories: 2021, August 2021, Blog PostsTags: Environmental stress
By Jason Graves Posted on July 30, 2021September 2, 2021

Master Gardener training course coming soon

If you enjoy gardening, learning, and giving back as a volunteer, consider becoming a Master Gardener in 2021.  Central Kansas District K-State Research and Extension will be offering the 2021 … Continue reading Master Gardener training course coming soon

Categories: 2021, August 2021, Blog PostsTags: Master Gardener Training
By Jason Graves Posted on July 22, 2021July 30, 2021

Plant fall vegetables now

Plant vegetables in July?  Yes, you heard right, now is the time to start planting fall vegetables if you still have the perseverance to keep the garden going. Many spring … Continue reading Plant fall vegetables now

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, July 2021Tags: fall vegetable gardening

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