Having and Maintaining an Enviable Lawn - Beyond the Bloom

15/09/2025 18 min Temporada 1 Episodio 18
Having and Maintaining an Enviable Lawn - Beyond the Bloom

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Enviable lawns in Kansas may not be an unattainable dream come true for some. Sharon, Horticulture and Natural Resources Agent, and Steve, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, talk about lawn care. Listen in to learn about proper lawn care management, the struggles that could come with it, and the proper way to manage them. From critters like moles and armyworms to overwatering issues, Sharon and Steve offer research and experience-based tips for our listeners! Hosts Sharon Ashworth, Horticulture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Steve Wood, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer K-State Publication Resources Tall Fescue Lawns Fall Armyworm; Insect Pest of Turfgrass Grub Management in Turfgrass Brown Patch in Tall Fescue Lawns Maintaining Good Lawns with Less Water Additional Resources Douglas County Soil Test Page Douglas County Water Test page K-State Extension Douglas County Lawn and Garden Page K-State Extension Douglas County Horticulture and Natural Resources News and Events Page Local Douglas County, KS Micro-grant Opportunity The Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) of Douglas County, KS, announce the availability of grant funds for gardening projects that support our mission, “To share research-based, horticultural information with residents of Douglas County, in partnership with K-State Research and Extension”. Access the grant guidelines and application below. Grant applications are due Oct. 1, 2025, for the 2026 garden season. and Apply