Plant a tree this spring
Arbor Day is coming up on April 28th and is a perfect time to promote tree planting and the benefits of trees in our communities. Trees provide many benefits to … Continue reading Plant a tree this spring
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Use caution when spraying to avoid herbicide injury
During the spring and early summer one of the most common plant problems often inquired about is that of herbicide injury. The spring and early summer is a popular time … Continue reading Use caution when spraying to avoid herbicide injury
Bumble bees are important pollinators
Early spring is a good time to bring awareness to the lifecycle of bumble bees. Bumble bees are a ‘keystone’ species. Large numbers of other species in our Kansas ecosystems … Continue reading Bumble bees are important pollinators
Raised bed gardening is a great way to grow
With more and more people interested in growing their own vegetables it is common to find that many gardeners in cities have only a little backyard space to utilize and … Continue reading Raised bed gardening is a great way to grow
Henbit, a weed with benefits
It’s that time again. Each spring Central Kansas gardeners and homeowners notice the small purple flowering weed called henbit which is just beginning to flower now. This common lawn and … Continue reading Henbit, a weed with benefits
Prune some shrubs now and others later
With spring just around the corner it is time to begin some of those long awaited outdoor pruning chores. Shrub pruning is just one outdoor job that is often done … Continue reading Prune some shrubs now and others later
Cure the itch by planting peas Â
If you are tired of winter and just can’t stand it any longer, try planting peas in early March. Peas are tolerant of cool weather and one of the first … Continue reading Cure the itch by planting peas Â
Plant asparagus and get return on investment
Fresh asparagus is generally the first vegetable harvested in the spring and is a welcome addition to any edible garden plan. Asparagus is a reliable and productive perennial vegetable crop … Continue reading Plant asparagus and get return on investment
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