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landscaping in Kansas
Horticulture
Time to plant Spring-flowering bulbs
Late September through October is an excellent time to plant spring-flowering bulbs such as crocus, tulips, and daffodils. These plants need to develop roots...
Horticulture
Adding organic materials directly to the garden
If the severe summer weather has brought an early end to your garden, consider adding organic materials directly to the soil rather than composting....
Horticulture
Planting trees in the Fall
The fall season can be an excellent time to plant trees. During the spring, soils are cold and may be so wet that low...
Horticulture
September sedum
September. Time for crisp, cool Fall evenings. Leaves will start to fall soon, though the grass is still green. Pumpkins are on the horizon....
Horticulture
Taking care of tall fescue lawns
By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture
Remember that tall fescue is a cool-season grass with most of its growing after September
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Horticulture
Controlling weeds in Kansas
By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture
Weed control in lawns seems to be an ongoing chore! There is no one control for all weeds,...
Horticulture
Mycosphaerella leaf spot on ash
With all the concern about Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), many people may assume the trees are being attacked by EAB. However, EAB has only...
Kansas News
Shading your Kansas grass
We are often asked, “What’s the best shade grass for Kansas?” The answer is simple but requires explanation. Tall fescue is the best shade...
