Lawn and Garden
K-State Research and Extension, Greenwood County is your front door to the resources of Kansas State University. Through our office you can obtain information on trees, turf, shrubs, insects, gardens, and other related topics. We also provide services such as insect identification, plant identification, and soil tests with fertilizer recommendations.
Whether you are wanting information on home gardening, or improving your home landscape we are here to assist you!
Lawn Care
Lawn care, maintenance, and upkeep is a critical part to home ownership. There is many steps to proper lawn care and you may have questions along the way. The Greenwood County Extension Office is here to help you through the process.
Check out the resources below! Don't see what you need? Contact the office and we'll find what you're looking for.
- Cutting Costs on Watering Trees (Jul '24)
- Turfgrass Identification
- Turfgrass Selection
- Weed Controls In Home Lawns
- Watering Your Lawn
- Mowing Your Lawn
- Turf Diagnostic Guide
- Aerating Your Lawn
- Fertilizing Kansas Lawns
- Guide to Turfgrass Nutrient Recommendations: Based on K-State Soil Test Results
- Lawn and Garden Pesticides
- Maintaining Good Lawns with Less Water
- Soil Testing your Lawn
Garden
Whether you have been gardening your whole life or you are brand new, there is always something to learn! And we are here to help. Below are some of the most helpful guides for gardeners produced by Kansas State University. Don't see what you're looking for? Reach out to us!
Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent
Ben Sims
620-583-7455
benjam63@ksu.edu