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Tag Archives: Lawns

Gardening Calendar

Gardening Calendar

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.

Posted byhsotrMay 6, 2022May 2, 2022Posted inThe GardenTags:Fruit, Herbs, Lawns, Links, Ornamental Plants, Planning, Plant Health, Vegetables

Is It Possible to Use Too Much Compost?

Is It Possible to Use Too Much Compost?

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.

Posted byhsotrNovember 5, 2021November 6, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Composting, Lawns, Plant Health, Soil, Vegetables

Sandbur

The sandbur (Cenchrus longispinus) is common through the United States, where it is mostly considered a noxious weed. It may occur in any part of Kansas.

Posted byhsotrOctober 12, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Animal Health, Lawns, Livestock, Nature, Ornamental Plants, Pastures, Pets

Best Plants for Compacted Soils

Plants with the ability to resist compaction and its associated problems, for garden, orchard, lawn, field, and pasture.

Posted byhsotrAugust 6, 2021August 6, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Cover Crops, Field Crops, Fruit, Herbs, Lawns, Nuts, Ornamental Plants, Pastures, Soil, Vegetables

A Beginner’s Guide to Peat Humus

A Beginner's Guide to Peat Humus

Peat humus seems to be one of those “magical” soil amendments that can fix whatever ails your garden (assuming you can find any to purchase). But is this perception accurate? Let’s find out.

Posted byhsotrJune 7, 2021June 8, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Fruit, Lawns, Ornamental Plants, Soil, Stewardship, Supplies, Vegetables

Calcium in Plants

Blossom end rot

Plants depend on calcium to properly grow, photosynthesize, absorb nutrients, and resist stress.

Posted byhsotrJanuary 25, 2021June 21, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Fruit, Lawns, Nutrition, Plant Health, Soil, Vegetables, Water

Orchard Grass

Orchard Grass

Orchard grass (Dactylis glomerata) is a variety of bunch grass with deep roots and a somewhat variable appearance.

Posted byhsotrSeptember 28, 2020July 12, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Lawns, Nature, Pastures, Stewardship

Johnson Grass

Johnson Grass

Johnson grass is a common weed that occurs throughout Kansas, and one of the most expensive weeds that farmers have to deal with.

Posted byhsotrDecember 5, 2018July 15, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Animal Health, Health & Fitness, History, Lawns, Livestock, Nature, Stewardship

Side-Oats Grama

Side-Oats Grama

Side-oats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) takes its name from its peculiar inflorescence.

Posted byhsotrOctober 3, 2018July 21, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Lawns, Livestock, Nature, Ornamental Plants, Pastures, Stewardship

Eastern Gamagrass

Eastern Gamagrass

Eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides) is a tall bunchgrass species that ranges from four to eight feet in height.

Posted byhsotrSeptember 12, 2018July 21, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Lawns, Livestock, Nature, Ornamental Plants, Pastures, Stewardship

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