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Photo - thespruce.com Nothing signals springtime quite like the smell of fresh-cut grass wafting through the neighborhood. With warmer weather on the way, your annual lawn duties begin. Of those tasks, mowing at the right height can have a big impact on the overall health of your turf and future weed problems. The first mowing makes the lawn look spring-like and very attractive. Subsequent regular mowing hardens the grass for drought and heat stresses later. So, when the first clump of grass grows above the mowing height, mow — even if a lot of the yard doesn’t need to be mowed yet.

Nothing signals springtime quite like the smell of freshly cut grass wafting through the neighborhood. With warmer weather on the way, your annual lawn duties begin. Of those tasks, mowing

Hopkinsville’s Downtown Farmers Market opens this season Saturday, Apr. 17 starting at 7 a.m. in conjunction with the 2021 Master Gardener Expo. Located in Founder’s Square parking lot at the corner of Ninth and Main Street in Historic Downtown Hopkinsville, the Kentucky Proud Market will offer a wide selection of local produce. The opening day will also feature the staple market vendors as well as the Master Gardeners, Beaver Tree Services and Whimsical Creations. Free tool sharpening provided by Arrowhead Fix-it will also be at the Farmers Market. The 2021 Master Gardener Expo is ...

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 “breath” and water to “drink”. Air and water are found in the pore spaces of soils. A good soil is...

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 thought to be our best medium-sized, native flowering tree. Its white, fragrant, pea-like flowers hang in ...