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Photo - howtoplantyourgarden.com Clay soils, found in many of our landscapes, do not mean you can never achieve a garden worthy of glossy magazine coverage but it does mean you will have to work harder at it. Improving your clay soil starts with a basic working knowledge of soil structure and plant needs. First, consider that most plants’ roots grow in the top 8 to 10 inches of soil; even big trees have most of their roots in the upper 18 inches. Underground, roots still need oxygen to “bre...

Allegheny Serviceberry (Photo - Kent Conservation District) Sure, we love our dogwoods and redbuds in the spring, but why limit ourselves to using only those two trees? There are many native trees that could add beauty and variety to your landscape over all four seasons. Plus, a diversity of plantings will attract and sustain more native wildlife. Well-landscaped homes can improve resale value by 7% to 10%. Here are some native trees that could work well in your landscape. Yellowwood is though...

The Christian County Master Gardeners, with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Christian County, will be hosting the 2021 Master Gardener EXPO on Location – Saturday, April 17 from 9am to 1pm. This year, they are taking the annual Garden EXPO on the road to some of our regular vendors including The Bloomery, Superlawn and Garden, Christian County FFA Greenhouse, the Country Barn, Free Range Flowers, Homestead Greenhouse, Hosta Haven, Maple Shade Greenhouse, Woodcorner...