As Easter arrives this year late into April, we are still having temperatures that are mostly below average. On this day, we can only hope that the weather is conducive for our traditional Easter egg ...

"Weed" is a word that immediately attracts a negative response. It's easy to understand why since a weed is defined as an "unwanted plant." But one person’s weed is another person's flower. This is ...

In early spring, everything comes awake in the garden. Perennials are just starting to send out new buds and shoots, lawns are starting to green, and the weeds—the bane of every gardener's ...

Raised garden beds are ideal for many plants and gardeners. They offer a way to easily garden on a site with poor soil, keep weeds under control, and adjust water needs and soil nutrients. The raised ...

Most years, Spring signals the start of a colorful garden and a host of blooming flowers. Yet, at this point in the season minimal care is needed for spring-flowering bulbs, Kansas State University ...

A healthy lawn starts with a few simple steps in late winter and early spring. Courtesy Johnson County K-State Research & Extension Spring is around the corner, and the sound of lawnmowers will soon ...

No matter the growth stage, soybean weeds are never a welcome presence. In fact, early-season weed control is critical to minimize direct competition with weeds that emerge at about the same time as ...

Q: What steps can I take now to avoid a weed problem in the spring? It seems that as soon as the weather warms up, the weeds go crazy, and I can’t keep up! A: Although weeds are mostly a warm-weather ...

It’s spring, and that means it’s time to start weeding. “Weeds are among the first green things we see in the garden,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

The sights and sounds signs of spring are all around – warm temperatures, chirping birds, blooming tulips, sprigs of green grass popping up and, for some, the unwelcome view of weeds. Weed management ...