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Protect Your Plants During Home Renovations

July 9, 2021July 9, 2021 / Traci Johnson

When prepping for home renovations, remember your plants. Use these tips to help minimize landscape damage during construction and other work.

Houseplants Liven Up Living Spaces

January 6, 2021January 8, 2021 / Traci Johnson / 1 Comment

Coming in all shapes and sizes, houseplants add color and texture to the home. Studies point to houseplants as being good for your wellbeing too.

Planting Spring-Flowering Bulbs

September 21, 2020June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / Leave a comment

Fall is the time to think about all those flowers we associate with spring: tulips, daffodils, crocus, and other flowering bulbs. Spring-flowering bulbs are easy-to-grow plants that provide early color to your garden.

Growing & Cooking With Herbs

June 18, 2020June 15, 2021 / sherryragsdale6857 / 3 Comments

Seasoning your dishes with herbs provides your family with delicious, nutritious meals. Use these tips to grow herbs at home for cooking with.

Getting Into the Summer Garden

May 31, 2020June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / 2 Comments

Horticulture Assistant Michael Boice offers summer gardening advice on vegetable gardening, container gardening, mulching, house plants, summer weed control, and more.

Celebrate Earth Day At Home

April 22, 2020June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / Leave a comment

April 22, 2020, is the 50th Earth Day. Here are some ideas for celebrating Earth Day at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Try A Small-Scale Garden This Year

March 12, 2020June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / 2 Comments

Get tips and information on gardening in small spaces (including urban spaces). More gardening information available online and at your county Extension office.

Kentucky Hemp Growing Season 2020

February 7, 2020October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Tips for new and experienced Kentucky hemp growers in 2020.

Ornamental Grass Can Be A Pasture Weed

November 27, 2019October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

While popular in landscapes, ornamental grass can be an invasive weed in pastures. Get tips on controlling ornamental grass in pastures.

How & When to Prune Your Landscape

October 8, 2019June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / Leave a comment

Proper pruning can improve the health and attractiveness of your landscape. Different trees and shrubs have different pruning requirements.

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