Category: The Garden
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Growing a perfect lawn can be difficult in Kansas due to our challenging climate and soils. The solution is to choose grasses adapted to Kansas conditions. Keep reading >>
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Considering saving seeds for the first time? This can be a rewarding project, but there are a few pitfalls. Here’s what you need to know. Keep reading >>
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New to gardening? A common issue is deciding what to do when. Kansas Healthy Yards and Communities from K-State Research and Extension offers some advice. Keep reading >>
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The raised bed approach has both advantages and disadvantages, but it is definitely worth consideration for many gardeners. Keep reading >>
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Before jumping on the wool-mulching bandwagon, it is best to take a look at the pros and cons of mulching with wool. What works well in one situation may not be desirable in another. Keep reading >>
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Because deer can jump to tremendous heights, excluding them from an orchard is not easy, even with a fence. Here are some options for deterring the deer. Keep reading >>
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What to write in your garden journal? Here are 50 ideas to jog your creativity, including something for every season. Keep reading >>
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You may have heard the adage, “You can’t have too much compost.” But is it true? A recurring theme in nature is balance. Too much or too little of anything causes problems. Keep reading >>
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Most gardening resources list the mineral needs of plants. But do plants, like humans and animals, need vitamins? The answers may not be quite what you expect. Keep reading >>
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