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FLOWERS

• Plant annual flowers for summer color
• Continue to plant and divide perennials
• Mulch gardens for weed control and moisture retention

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

• Plant tomato, pepper and eggplant in early May
• Seed sweet corn, cucumbers, squash, beans and other warm season vegetables
• Lightly cultivate soil with a hoe to control weed growth
• Mound soil around potato plants to encourage tuber formation
   

LAWNS

• Reduce thatch layers from zoysia by verticutting or core aerating
• Sod or sprig zoysia lawns to fill in bare areas
• Mow zoysia at 1 to 2 inches tall; mow bluegrass and tall fescue at 3 inches
• Spot treat broadleaf weeds

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• Plant new trees and shrubs
• Water young ornamentals, as needed
• Move plants outdoors for summer by gradually increasing exposure to sunlight
  ALSO SEE:  Basic care of indoor houseplants

Kansas is a top crop and livestock producer, yet many in the state have difficulty accessing food. In rural communities, the problem is compounded when grocery stores close. K-State is helping to address the problem with its yearly grocery store summit. In 2012, the conference drew 175 participants from 14 states.

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