Early in the month there is still time to apply a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent summer weeds from germinating. This is especially important if you were bothered by sandburs or crabgrass. Amaze and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ever had a quick run to the home improvement store to pick up fertilizer turn into an hour-long quest to decipher the confusing three number ...

Some gardeners are pretty proud of themselves, and rightfully so, because they don’t just grab “a spray” when a plant seems unhappy. They identify the problem and chose the right solution. Good for ...

September is the most crucial month for fertilizing cool-season bluegrass and tall fescue lawns. Look for fertilizers with a high nitrogen concentration. Courtesy Johnson County Extension Consider ...

Fertilizers contain nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), indicated by three numbers representing their percentage by weight. Nitrogen promotes leafy growth, phosphorus aids energy transfer ...

Your lawn and garden need nutrients to grow and stay healthy. Soil is an important source of key nutrients but it doesn’t always contain them in adequate amounts. That’s why many homeowners take the ...

Fertilize this month to ensure next year’s yard is lush. Courtesy Johnson County Research and Extension This week’s column is your annual reminder that September is the most crucial time to fertilize ...

Ready, set, go. It is time to fertilize. I know you have felt like a bird dog on a point ready to flush, just waiting to get the word to start those spreaders. Now you have the command, so let it rip.