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Little barley in lawns
K-State -
Many people mistake little barley (Hordeum pusillum) for a little foxtail because the foxtail and little barley seedheads are similar. However, little barley is...
Power raking and core-aeration
K-State -
September is the optimum time to power rake or core-aerate tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass lawns. These grasses should be coming out of their...
Peonies may be cut back now
K-State -
Peonies often look a little bedraggled by this time of year and gardeners may want to cut them back. That will not be a...
Kentucky bluegrass variety selection for cool-season lawns, great for northeastern Kansas
K-State -
Though Kentucky bluegrass is not as heat and drought tolerant as tall fescue and the warm-season grasses, it is commonly used in northeastern Kansas,...
Tall fescue considered the best grass for Kansas lawns
K-State -
Though several cool-season grasses are grown in Kansas, tall fescue is considered the best adapted and is recommended for home lawns. The cultivar K-31...
For seeding success, pay attention to “Other Crop” on the seed label
K-State -
Fall planting time is close at hand, so it's time to talk about grass seed. Many people have the idea that all grass seed...
Best shade grass for Kansas
K-State -
“What’s the best shade grass for Kansas?” The answer is simple but requires explanation. Tall fescue is the best shade grass for Kansas. That...