landscaping

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

Mums the word for fall décor

With the official arrival of the fall season, mums are a favorite fall plant to add vibrant color to the landscape. Read More

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

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

Garden sprinkler watering grass at home backyard (Photo: iStock - ronstik)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors, Water

Reducing water use in landscaping



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