landscaping

Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) is an excellent, highly recommended native plant for pollinators. It is especially good for native bee support. (Photo by Katie Kammler.)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Pollinators: Patience pays off

MU Extension specialist Gwen Funk recommends delaying mowing and major cleanup so early pollinators can emerge from stems, leaves and soil safely. Read More

A bee on a chrysanthemum extracts nectar to make sweet honey. (Adobe Stock │ #295334838 - andov)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

How to incorporate native plants in the garden

Fall, Autumn, pumpkins, gourds and colorful mums (Photo: iStock - SheilaYarger)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Mums the word for fall décor



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

Quench your trees’ thirst: give them a few more long drinks

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

Reducing water use in landscaping

  • By Lisa Moser │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Man refreshing himself with water. (Photo: iStock - KovacsAlex)

Recognizing heat-related warning signs for gardeners and landscapers

A quick soil test can provide gardeners with vital information about the quality of the soil in their landscape. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Conduct soil test now ahead of spring planting

Is it time to redesign your landscaping?

  • By David G. Hallauer, Kansas State University Research and Extension