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Though lettuce is most often planted directly from seed in late March to early April, it can be started from transplants. Transplants allow lettuce...

Most gardeners think that soil tests are done only to find out what nutrients are deficient. However, it is just as important to know...

Roxanne is a hybrid radish with uniform bright red color and a beautiful creamy white interior. Roxanne is a great tasting radish with no...

January is often a cold and dreary month for many gardeners. However, planning for and starting vegetables and flower transplants from seed can make this...

You may have heard that using wood ashes on your garden can help make the soil more fertile. Though ashes do contain significant amounts of potash,...

Winter can be a difficult time for strawberries in Kansas. Plants need time to become adjusted to cold weather and will gradually become more cold resistant...

Rabbits may begin to nibble on newly planted trees and shrubs this time of year. Protect your investment now through this winter with at least 2-foot-tall...

Horseradish is ready to dig after a hard freeze kills the foliage (usually November or December). The large roots can be harvested while smaller, pencil sized...

Knotweed thrives in compacted soils, so a thorough aeration is the first step in control. This weed will not compete in a healthy lawn. Chemically, there...

Peas can be planted earlier than just about any other vegetable crop because they can grow well at a soil temperature of 40 degrees. Though...