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By Jason Graves Posted on March 22, 2021May 18, 2021

How to make a pruning cut on a tree

Tree pruning is both an art and a science. It is worth taking time to learn about different pruning cuts and methods to ensure the best possible outcome for the … Continue reading How to make a pruning cut on a tree

Categories: Blog Posts, Q&A + ResponseTags: Tree pruning
By Jason Graves Posted on January 22, 2021January 4, 2022

What vegetable varieties are recommended?

The publication Recommended Vegetable Varieties is a great place to start when looking for vegetable varieties that do well in Central Kansas. Of course, it is also a good idea … Continue reading What vegetable varieties are recommended?

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, Q&A + Response, VegetablesTags: garden planning, garden seeds, recommended vegetable varieties
By Jason Graves Posted on January 20, 2021January 4, 2022

When to start garden seeds

When should vegetable or flower seeds be started indoors in Central Kansas?

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, January 2021, Q&A + Response, Seed StartingTags: garden planning, garden seeds, starting vegetable seeds
By Jason Graves Posted on January 11, 2021January 25, 2021

When and how should I prune my fruit trees in Central Kansas?

Question: When and how should I prune my fruit trees? Typically in Central Kansas the best time to prune is late winter. Late February through March is generally a good … Continue reading When and how should I prune my fruit trees in Central Kansas?

Categories: Fruit, Q&A + ResponseTags: fruit trees, Pruning fruit trees, Q&A, when to prune fruit trees
By Jason Graves Posted on March 28, 2020February 26, 2021

How can I improve my soil?

In Central Kansas we often run into challenges with soil such as a high soil pH, low organic matter, heavy clay content, compaction, or construction related issues. A soil test … Continue reading How can I improve my soil?

Categories: Blog Posts, Q&A + Response
By Jason Graves Posted on March 6, 2020February 11, 2021

When should I start pruning shrubs?

When to begin pruning shrubs in Central Kansas is a common question for many home gardeners. Below are some general guidelines to consider, but keep in mind that weather patterns … Continue reading When should I start pruning shrubs?

Categories: Blog Posts, Q&A + Response, Shrub pruningTags: Shrub pruning, when to prune shrubs

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