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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,...

frost damage to bermudagrass

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

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).

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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Top Ten Garden Topics Of The Week

The following list includes the top ten most frequently asked about topics for the week of September 9, 2026, and includes a link for more information.

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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 August 24, 2026, and includes a link for more information.

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