Horticulture
Why Late Lawn Seedings Often Fail
We normally recommend that Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue be seeded in September but no later than October 15. Though plantings later than October...
Horticulture
Control Broadleaf Weeds in Lawns in Late October – Early November
Late October to early November is the most effective time to control broadleaf weeds in lawns. Dandelions usually produce a flush of new plants...
Horticulture
Dealing with fallen leaf syndrome
The sight of colorful fall leaves floating to the ground is a beautiful site! It's They are beginning to come down now. It will...
Horticulture
Amending Soils with Sand
Sand is sometimes suggested as an amendment material for clay soils. However, there is good reason to be cautious about using sand. In order...
Horticulture
Work Garden Soil in the Fall
Fall is the preferred time to prepare garden soil for next spring’s vegetable garden. Spring is often wet making it difficult to work soil...
Horticulture
Is It a Maple or an Oak?
Sometimes people are unsure on how to tell the difference between a maple and an oak. The easiest way is to look at how...
Horticulture
Pruning Trees and Shrubs in the Fall
Though light pruning and removal of dead wood are fine this time of year, more severe pruning should be left until spring. Consider pruning...
Horticulture
Kansas Gardening: Fall Lawn Maintenance
Lawn maintenance is never done! Seeding, over-seeding and core aerating are those chores best achieved in the fall for cool season lawns like tall...
