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Turfgrass

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K-State
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Apply Late-Season Nitrogen Application in November November is the time to
give cool-season lawns the last nitrogen application of the season. Why
November? Because while top growth slows in response to cool temperatures,
grass plants are still making food
(carbohydrates) by photosynthesis. A November nitrogen application helps
boost the photosynthesis rate. Carbohydrates that are not used in growth are
stored in the crown and other storage tissues in the plant. These
carbohydrate reserves help the turfgrass green up earlier in the spring and
sustain growth into May without the need for early-spring (March or
April) nitrogen. Those early-spring nitrogen applications are less desirable
because they can lead to excessive shoot growth and reduced root growth.
Other benefits of November-applied nitrogen for cool-season grasses include
improved winter hardiness, root growth and shoot density.
How much should you apply? One to 1 to 1 ½ pounds actual nitrogen per
1,000 sq. ft. of lawn area is sufficient. In order for this application to
be effective, the nitrogen must be readily available to the plant, because
the growing season is nearly over. Therefore, for a November application,
use a soluble (quickly-available) nitrogen carrier such as urea or ammonium
sulfate. Many turfgrass fertilizers sold in garden centers and other retail
outlets also contain soluble nitrogen. Avoid products that contain
water-insoluble nitrogen (slow-release) for this application. As always,
sweep up any fertilizer that gets on driveways, sidewalks, or streets and
reapply it to the lawn.

 

By:

Ward Upham

Perennial garden clean-up

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K-State
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Fall is traditionally a time for cleaning up gardens. Normally, we recommend
clear-cutting dead stems to help control insect and disease problems. With
herbaceous perennials that have been pest free, you might want to consider
leaving some to provide structure, form, and color to the winter garden. For
example, ornamental grasses can be attractive even during the winter months.
But those near structures should be cut to the ground because they can be a
fire hazard. Perennials with evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage can provide
color. Of course, some perennials are naturally messy after dormancy and
should be cut back in the fall.
Foliage can be left for other reasons. For example, foliage left on
marginally hardy plants such as tender ferns helps ensure overwintering of
plant crowns. Also, seed heads on some perennial plants can provide seed for
birds.

 

By: Ward Upham

Preserving garden tools

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K-State
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Hoes, shovels and other common garden tools often have wooden handles that
can deteriorate over time. Storing tools in a protected location can slow
that process, but normal use will still expose the tools to the elements.
The end of the season is a good time to clean up and protect the handles so
they will last for many years. Weathering can raise the grain of wood,
resulting in splinters. A light sanding can smooth the handle. Follow that
with a light application of wood preservative, linseed oil or polyurethane
to protect the wood. Wipe off any excess after a few minutes as oil-based
products can attract dirt. Cleaning any dirt off metal parts and coating
with a light application of oil can prevent rust. Good tools are expensive.
A few minutes of care after the season is over can help preserve them for
many years to come.

 

By: Ward Upham

Wichita State offering transfer scholarships for spring 2015 semester

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Editor
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Students transferring to Wichita State University during the spring 2015 semester have a new scholarship option. Renewable merit scholarships of $500 or $1,000 will be available to new transfer students.

“In the past, these scholarships were only available to students in the fall,” said community college coordinator Neal Hoelting. “But we understand that not every transfer student follows the same schedule. When they are ready to transfer, we want to have a scholarship available for them.”

To be eligible, students must be direct transfers from another college or university and have completed at least 12 credit hours and have fewer than 70 transfer credit hours. Transfer students must be fully admitted to the university by Dec. 1 to be considered for spring scholarships.

Scholarship amounts are based on a student’s transfer GPA. Students with a minimum 3.25 GPA will be awarded $500 for the spring 2015 semester and a total of $1,000 during the 2016 academic year. Those with at least a 3.5 GPA will be awarded $1,000 for spring 2015 and $2,000 for the 2016 academic year. A 3.25 GPA must be maintained at WSU to renew the scholarships.

Initial scholarship awards will be offered in mid-November with a second round of scholarships to be awarded in December.

“Wichita State consistently gets more transfers than other state universities, and programs like this are part of the draw,” Hoelting said. “We support our transfer students, and scholarships are just one way we show them our commitment to their potential at WSU.”

For more information, visit www.wichita.edu/scholarships or call the Office of Admissions at 316-978-3085.

October 29th is World Stroke Day

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University of Missouri
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Stroke: Time lost is brain lost

Gail Carlson, MPH, PhD, former Health Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

When someone suffered a stroke before 1996, little could be done except to wait. Rehabilitation and recovery could begin once the damage was done. Today, that picture is changing. Early treatment can prevent disability and death, but fast action is needed. The longer the delay between a stroke and treatment, the more damage a stroke can do. A campaign from the American Stroke Association says it well: Time Lost is Brain Lost.

A brain attack (stroke) damages the brain just as a heart attack damages the heart. Both require emergency medical treatment. A stroke occurs when the flow of blood to part of the brain is stopped. Brain cells in the affected part of the brain don’t get the oxygen they need and start to die. When brain cells die there can be loss of function. Speech, sight, movement and/or memory can be affected. Some people who have had a small stroke experience only mild effects, like weakness in an arm or leg; some recover completely. Large strokes can cause permanent disability and death.

A stroke can be caused by a clot in a blood vessel or artery (ischemic stroke) or by a ruptured or burst blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). Strokes occurring from clogged vessels are more common and account for 83 percent of all strokes.

Call 9-1-1 or your emergency medical service immediately if you or someone you are with experiences any of the following symptoms.

  • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
  • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
  • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
  • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
  • Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

Tell the operator what kinds of warning signs are present and when the symptoms first occurred. Health care professionals will want to know when the symptoms first started, not when they were first noticed. This is an important difference. A drug called tPA can help those suffering from an ischemic stroke but treatment must begin within 3 hours of the start of symptoms. If tPA is given more than three hours after the start of symptoms it can cause serious complications and death. Providing accurate information to your health care provider can make a difference in the kind of treatment given…

For more information and resources, view the full version of this article at http://missourifamilies.org/features/healtharticles/health57.htm
 

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