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Proper Timing for Crabgrass Preventers  Crabgrass preventers are another name for preemergence herbicides that prevent crabgrass seeds from developing into mature plants. Many people...

Ten Rules for Planting Trees      

  Before you begin spring landscaping, here are some tips on planting trees. Select the right tree for the site. To avoid serious problems,...

Asparagus

Asparagus is a perennial vegetable with three primary parts: the fluffy top is called the fern; the crown is the part just beneath the...

Bolting and Buttoning in Cole Crop Plants  

Broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower are cole crops that have a tendency to bolt (go to seed) or button (produce an extremely small head) if...

Time to Plant Potatoes Approaching

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, so it is time to think about getting seed potatoes in the ground. Actually any time...

Rhubarb 

Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable that can be a bit tricky to grow in Kansas. It is native to northern Asia (possibly Siberia) and...

It’s Not Too Late for Overseeding of Turfgrass   

As mentioned in a companion article in this newsletter, the best time to overseed cool-season grasses such as tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass is...

Spirea: New Look for an Old Favorite

Spireas are among the easiest flowering shrubs to grow. Once considered somewhat "common" or "old fashioned," plant breeders have made vast improvements recently in...

Pruning Deciduous Shrubs   

Gardeners are eager to get out and do something in the landscape this time of year. One chore that can be taken care of...

Soil Temperature and Vegetables  

One of the most neglected tools for vegetable gardeners is a soil thermometer. Soil temperature is a much better measure of when to plant...
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