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Kansas Buck brush control

Buckbrush (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus), also known as coralberry, is a native perennial shrub found in the eastern two-thirds of Kansas. The plant grows in open...

May Fruit Calendar

Weeks 1-4: Mulch blueberries with pine needles or sawdust. Week 1: Don't spray any fruits while in bloom. Refer to local Extension publications for fruit...

May Ornamental Calendar

Weeks 1-4: Apples, crabapples and hawthorns susceptible to rust disease should have protective fungicidal sprays applied beginning when these trees bloom. Weeks 1-4: Pinch azaleas...

Controlling Moles in Kansas

  Though moles spend most of their time underground, the damage they cause above ground is all too visible. Meandering paths of upheaved soil are evidence of...

Butterfly Gardening in Kansas

Butterfly gardening is becoming more popular with Kansans. Providing for the basic needs of butterflies, such as food, shelter and liquids, will encourage butterflies to visit...

Controlling Wild Violets in Lawns

One of the most difficult weeds to control in lawns is the wild violet. Even combination products that contain 2,4-D, MCPP and Dicamba such as Trimec,...

Kansas Gardening – How much to plant and when

Kansans that are new to vegetable gardening often don’t know how much of each crop to plant.  K-State Research and Extension has a publication that can...

Fertilizing Blueberries

Blueberries are sensitive to excess levels of fertilizer. Do not go over the recommended amount. Year of Planting: Apply fertilizer according to soil test and...

Save the Bees and Butterflies: Protecting Pollinators in Your Yard

Most people who are active in caring for their lawns and landscaped plants are aware of (and concerned about) the decline of insect pollinators,...

Henbit and Chickweed in Lawns

  The plant with the little purple flowers that have been showing up in home lawns is called henbit. If you are not sure this...
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