Cool-season grasses such as fescue or bluegrass do not enjoy high temperatures or prolonged periods of drought. These grasses are originally from cooler, more temperate regions of Europe. Cool-season grasses make food using photosynthesis and nutrients from the soil but during very hot summers, they are much less efficient at the process and also use much more water than normal. We can help out our cool-season grasses during stressful conditions with a few good practices, however.
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Water Features for the Garden
On Wednesday, July 20, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents a training on Water Features for the Garden with Sharon Flynt, Scott County Horticulture Agent. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.
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Backyard Strawberry Renovation
Once your matted-row strawberries are done fruiting for the season, it is time to renovate them so that they will produce well next year. A good strawberry planting in Kentucky can last 5-7 years before replanting. Renovation will help keep them producing this well by controlling weeds and thinning them out, so they don’t become too crowded.
Continue readingFive Common Kentucky Butterflies and Their Host Plants
On Wednesday, July 13, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents a training on Five Common Kentucky Butterflies and their Host Plants with Shannon Trimboli, host of the Backyard Ecology podcast. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.
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Growing PawPaws
On Wednesday, June 29, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents a training on Growing Pawpaws with Sheri Crabtree, KSU Horticulture Specialists. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.
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Crinum Lilies
On Wednesday, June 22, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents a training on Crinum Lilies with Beth Wilson, UK Horticulture Agent for Pulaski County. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.
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The Tick Surveillance Program
On Wednesday, June 15, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents an update on the UK Tick Surveillance Program with Dr. Jonathan Larson, UK Entomologist. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.
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When to Trim Hydrangeas
On Wednesday, June 8, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents a training on Trimming Hydrangeas with Sharon Flynt, UK Horticulture Agent for Scott County. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.
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African Violets
On Wednesday, June 1, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents a training on African Violets with Dennis Morgeson, UK Horticulture Agent for Washington County. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.
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Drip Irrigation for Small Backyard Gardens
On Wednesday, May 25, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents a training on Drip Irrigation for Small Backyard Gardens with Faye Kuosman, UK Horticulture Agent for Woodford County. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.
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