Year of cicadas aside beetles threaten lawns and trees
Local guide notes a three year life cycle for June bugs of genus Phyllophaga. Adults feed at night from dusk to dawn, causing leaf loss but trees usually recover. Grubs damage roots during the growing season, with applications of Imidacloprid Mer it advised to control future populations. Bruce Chladny of K State Extension Douglas County provides contact details for further guidance.
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Home & Away celebrates countryside home escape
Encore episode of Home & Away features a home built by two empty nesters seeking country peace. Sunrise Garden Center tip of the week covers complementary colors in the garden bed. Cathy Hamilton hosts. New show airs 6:30 p.m. Mondays on Sunflower Broadband Channel 6 with multiple weekly repeats.
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Moth Gardens Worth A Look Beyond Butterfly Fanfare
Winged insects frequent yards as moths quietly pollinate flowers and add color to gardens. Dr John Snyder notes moth diversity far exceeds butterflies in North America with about 10 500 moth species. Unconventional gardening sees few moth gardens though enthusiasts praise their nocturnal beauty.
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Garden attracts moths and butterflies with fragrance and color
Marinelli notes moths fly at night and respond to strong scents while butterflies prefer bright colors. She lists moth groups such as sphinx, hawk, silk moths and tiger moths, and named fragrant, nocturnal bloomers like four o’clocks and night blooming jasmine.
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Vinegar Water Weed Killer Advised For Patios
Garden columnist Maureen FitzPatrick suggests spraying a vinegar and water or bleach and water solution to kill weeds between patio slates. Boiling water is another natural option. For large, persistent areas, Ann Lovejoy recommends a propane‑driven flame thrower like the Red Dragon Box.
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Kansas State Extension Masters Offer Garden Seminars Tour Info
Kansas State University Extension Master Gardeners host seminars and answer gardening questions. Today includes the Wichita Area Garden Council Garden Tours in Wichita with contact number 316 722 7721. Upcoming tours include June 19 in Emporia at various sites and June 20 Father’s Day Garden Tour in Salina with contact 785 309 5850.
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