Tag: Plant Health
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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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No matter how much we learn about the biology, chemistry, and other properties of soil, there is always more to discover. Read on to find out what our readers have been researching. 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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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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Poultry are not true grazing animals, but they will consume some grass in their diet. Furthermore, poultry play an important role in pasture ecology. 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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Pecans in Kansas will sometimes require irrigation if they are to produce a large, high-quality crop. Keep reading >>
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