Bright colors guide garden mood and color theory
Artist Louis Copt explains how red and violet boost energy while blue calms, and greens and yellows lift mood. The color wheel guides harmony and contrast, with monochromatic, complementary, and polychromatic approaches. Texture and light alter perceived color, and photographer tips from Jennifer Oldridge close the piece.
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Grass-Cycling Benefits for Water and Lawn Care
Kansas State University highlights grass cycling to save water and fertilizer, reduce storm drain pollution, lower trash by ten percent, and return nutrients in clippings. It notes that clippings do not cause thatch and advises mowing fescue at 2.5 to 3.5 inches, removing at most one third of the height each cut.
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Mulching Mowers and Yard Waste Tips for Lawrence
Garden calendar advice notes mulching mowers reduce clippings but are not essential. Regular mowers work fine with proper height. Start a compost pile using leaves and plant material. Lawrence residents can buy reduced rate compost bins by calling 832-3030. Extension agent Jennifer Smith KSRE can be reached at 843-7058 or smithjen@ksu.edu.
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