Fertilizing the Home Orchard
Fruit trees benefit from fertilization around the bloom period, but the amount needed varies with the age of the tree. Normally, trees primarily need nitrogen, so the recommendations are for…
Read MoreApril Gardening Calendar
 Category    Week Activity      1 2 3 4   Ornamentals x x x x Study your landscape for gaps that could be nicely filled with bulbs. Mark these spots carefully…
Read MoreStarting Tomatoes Early
If you would like to have your tomato plants produce earlier in the year, there are certain things to keep in mind. Most people who try to get a jump…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Pruning Tools
I love garden tools. When I have the right tool in my hand I feel like I can do anything. Without the right tool, working in the garden is a…
Read MoreCare for Spring-Flowering Bulbs
As spring-flowering bulbs go through the flowering process, keep three care tips in mind: 1. If practical, remove spent flowers with a scissors or a hand pruner. This allows the…
Read MoreRhubarb
Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable that can be a bit tricky to grow in Kansas. It is native to northern Asia (possibly Siberia) and so is adapted to cold winters…
Read MoreWild Garlic, Wild Onion, and Star-of-Bethlehem
Wild garlic (Allium vineale) and wild onion (Allium canadense) are two closely related plants that can become weed problems in home lawns and landscapes. Though wild garlic and wild onion…
Read MoreTime to Plant Potatoes Approaching
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, so it is time to get seed potatoes in the ground. Actually any time from mid- to late-March is fine for potato…
Read MoreA Dozen Tips for Starting Plants from Seed
There are three excellent reasons to start plants from seed. First, you’ll have many more varieties to choose from. Garden centers and greenhouses usually only offer the most popular plants…
Read MorePruning Deciduous Shrubs
  Gardeners are eager to get out and do something in the landscape this time of year. One chore that can be taken care of during March is pruning…
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