Cynthia Domenghini

Professional gardener watering a tree he just planted. (Photo: iStock - oscarcwilliams)
Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors, Water

Cut the cost of watering trees

To save money on water, K-State horticultural expert Cynthia Domenghini advises gardeners to make some alterations to their hoses. Read More

Woman feeling relaxed gardening in her garden (Photo: iStock - Dejan_Dundjerski)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Ready or not: It’s time to plant the fall vegetable garden

Lawn closeup (K-State Research and Extension)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Higher temps, humidity make lawns more susceptible to brown patch



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.)

Now’s the time to fertilize warm-season grasses in Kansas

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
Rabbit in a garden (Photo: iStock - LeoMalsam)

Rabbits in the garden?

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
Fruit trees protected from freezing temperatures at The Gardens at Texas A&M. A cold protection plan should include covers for sensitive trees and plants. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)

Tips on protecting gardens during storm season

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
Broken tree limb from storm damage laying on a lawn (Photo: iStock - Dcwcreations)

Managing storm damaged trees

  • By Maddy Rohr │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Salad plantation in a square garden at springtime, and some tomato plantation and flowers. (Photo: iStock - NCAImages)

Maximize garden space by growing vertically

Lawn closeup (K-State Research and Extension)

Lawn maintenance should start now

  • By Maddy Rohr │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Installing weed control fabric material and bark mulch in a residential garden to control weed spreading (Photo: iStock - brebca)

Colored plastic mulches may provide boost to garden crops

Monarch butterfly. (Photo courtesy of Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund.)

Gardening for butterflies