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76th Annual Kansas Turf & Landscape Conference

Join us for the 76th annual Kansas Turf & Landscape Conference, to be held Wednesday and Thursday, December 2-3, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan, Kansas.

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Top Ten Garden Topics of the Week

The following list includes the top ten most frequently asked about topics for the week of October 26, 2026, and includes a link for more information.

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Preparing Turfgrass for Winter

As temperatures cool and turfgrass growth slows, management priorities begin to shift. While many fall practices such as fertilization, aerification, overseeding,...

warm-season turfgrass entering dormancy

Wild Patterns Formed In Bermudagrass Lawns After Frost

Gardeners across Kansas have been witnessing wild patterns in Bermudagrass lawns over the past few weeks. Squiggly lines, funky stripes, psychedelic patterns,...

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Top Ten Garden Topics of the Week

The following list contains the top ten most frequently asked about topics for the week of October 19, and includes a link for more information.

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Short on Commercial Pesticide Recertification Hours?

The K-State Extension Integrated Pest Management and Pesticide Safety Education Program has added more training opportunities for commercial pesticide applicators...

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Dr. Ross Braun Recognized with Early-Career Award

Congratulations to Dr. Ross Braun, who received the 2026 Gamma Sigma Delta Early Career Award. Ross is an Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Science at K-State...

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Missed the Fall Seeding Window? Dormant Seeding May Be an Option

Early fall (September to mid-October) is usually the best time to seed cool-season turfgrasses in Kansas, because air and soil temperatures are favorable for...

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Top Ten Garden Topics of the Week

The following list contains the top ten most frequently asked about topics for the week of October 5, and includes a link for more information.

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Kansas Climate Summary: September 2026

September was Kansas’ 13th consecutive month with an above normal average temperature. This ties for the longest stretch of consecutive warmer than normal...

Kansas map showing departure from normal precipitation (inches) for the past month (Source: MRCC).