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Learn what to look for and how to maintain backyard gardens, porch plants, and landscapes during the summer months. (Photo by Ken Johnson, Illinois Extension)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Tips for getting landscape plants through summer

Supplemental watering, weeding, and managing pests will go a long way to keep landscapes growing through the summer. Read More

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PHOTO: Learn what to look for and how to maintain backyard gardens, porch plants, and landscapes during the summer months. (Photo by Ken Johnson, Illinois Extension) 

Tips for getting landscape plants through summer

Lawn closeup (K-State Research and Extension)

Higher temps, humidity make lawns more susceptible to brown patch

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
Hanging baskets in a store (Photo: Iowa State University Extension)

Hanging basket considerations

  • By Aaron J. Steil │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Lawn closeup (K-State Research and Extension)

Lawn maintenance should start now

  • By Maddy Rohr │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Home lawn choked with dandelions

Managing a weed invasion in the home lawn

  • By Maddy Rohr │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Some colorful watering cans covered with snow (Photo: iStock - Brinja Schmidt)

Even in winter, gardens need water