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Free: Test your soil before you plant
K-State in conjunction with Johnson County is offering free soil testing to help you start your garden right.
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Tips From Toby: Mow now for green grass
Many of your neighbors are going to think you're crazy out mowing your lawn in the middle of February. But the difference between a good lawn and a great lawn begins with this important step right now.
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Mild winter means more garden insects
This relatively warm winter may be good for your spirits, but wait until you check out your garden. It turns out insects like this weather too. They've survived the winter, and it isn't too early to do something about them.
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Tips From Toby: Early weed control
Warm winter weather means weeds are already growing in KC lawns.
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Flowers, trees start to bud early
If you've noticed some flowers and trees starting to bud already, you're not alone.
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Toby: Change out faucets for savings
Changing faucets and shower heads can save water and money.
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Spring-like weather confuses yards
It feels more like spring out than winter. Not only is that confusing for Kansas City-area residents, but it's baffling to the yards.
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Tips From Toby: Electrical maintenance
Toby Tobin tells your why to get a yearly home electrical system inspection for safety and peace of mind.
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USDA plant hardiness zone changes for KC
The United States Department of Agriculture has changed it’s familiar map of plant hardiness zones. They have changed the Kansas City area from zone 5 to zone 6, reflecting, they say, warmer average winters, despite the severity of the last two.
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Tips from Toby
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Tips From Toby: Mow now for green grass
Many of your neighbors are going to think you're crazy out mowing your lawn in the middle of February. But the difference between a good lawn and a great lawn begins with this important step right now.
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Tips from Toby: Fighting weeds early
The winter’s mild temperatures have brought early blooms on flowers and trees. But there's a menace popping up in our lawns with small weeds making their early visit as well.
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Toby: Change out faucets for savings
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Tips From Toby: Electrical maintenance
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Toby: Now is the time to help your trees
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