Bagworms

Bagworms

Last year we saw one of the worst bagworm outbreaks we’ve seen in years. Start treatments now to help prevent this pest from decimating your plants . The common bagworm, Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis (Haworth), is an interesting caterpillar. The most commonly...
Fall color, natures splendor

Fall color, natures splendor

Enjoy the color, it only occurs for a brief period each fall. In Kansas its not every fall that we get to revel in the beauty of the fall colors. But some trees do give us consistent fall color. The mixture of red, purple, orange and yellow is the result of chemical...
Summer Landscaping/Gardening to do list

Summer Landscaping/Gardening to do list

Mulch Spreading a 2-inch-deep layer of mulch over your soil is one of the best things you can do for your garden. The mulch blankets the ground, shielding the soil from the sun. This keeps it cooler, so your plant roots are happier, and prevents moisture loss from...