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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.

Tree of the Week: American Plum

April 17, 2021June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / Leave a comment

This native Kentucky plum tree is an important food source for a wide variety of wildlife. Native Americans used these wild plums extensively.

Cicadas & Your Trees

March 3, 2021March 2, 2021 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Several Kentucky counties will experience a large number of periodical cicadas emerging this spring. Besides the annoying racket they make, cicadas are also pests of trees.

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.

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.

Kentucky Trees Are Changing Color

October 17, 2018June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / Leave a comment

It's fall in Kentucky, and the leaves are changing color. Did you know fall's brilliant colors were there all along?

2017 Kentucky Wood Expo

August 9, 2017October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / 2 Comments

2017 Kentucky Wood Expo is on September 15 and 16 in Lexington. Open to the public. Forestry-related activities, demonstrations, and educational events.

Landscape Help Publications Available

May 29, 2017June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / 1 Comment

Landscape questions? Kentucky Extension might have a landscape publication to help! New and updated landscape publications available online. Contact us about pond weeds.

Adapting Your Garden As You Age

March 16, 2017June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / 7 Comments

A few simple adjustments can help make gardening easier, allowing you to continue enjoying your gardening hobby as you age.

January 2017 Agriculture News/Events

January 30, 2017October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / 2 Comments

Read about Oldham County Agriculture events, classes, and opportunities. What do ag agents do in the winter? Learn about fruit production.

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