A backyard garden of iris bordering a lawn. (Photo: iStock - onepony)

Iris math: Divide and multiply to add beauty

Some homeowners may choose to save on their watering bill by waiting a couple weeks later to seed cool-season grasses this year, says Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham. (Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Newer grass varieties can help boost cool-season lawns this Fall

An outdoor rain gauge. (Photo: Henry Reges/CoCoRaHS HQ)

Learn how to use a rain gauge more effectively

  • By Madelynn Wuestenberg and Chris Kick │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Farmer planting young seedlings of lettuce salad in the vegetable garden (Photo: iStock - AlexRaths)

It’s time to plant salad in the fall garden

White-tailed deer and other wildlife were not adversely affected by the drought as the spring rains provided food and cover through the summer. (Photo by Michael Miller, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

What to do when wildlife treats your garden like a buffet

Garden sprinkler watering grass at home backyard (Photo: iStock - ronstik)

Reducing water use in landscaping

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
One of the true jewels of Colorado, Steamboat Lake State Park has something special for everyone. Whatever your preference, well-deserved relaxation and recreation awaits you. (Photo courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.)

Military and veterans get free entry into Colorado state parks in August

Mosquitoes looking for a blood meal use sensory cues like exhaled carbon dioxide, body heat and odor to find their prey. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Are you a mosquito magnet? Science says you might be

  • By Ashley Vargo │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service