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Skid Steer Loader Safety: For the Landscaping and Horticultural Services Industry

MF2711

Safety practices to use when operating or working near skid steer loaders. It is designed to use with hands-on safety training.

Published Date: Apr 2006

Seguridad al Usar el Minicargador de Dirección Deslizante (Spanish: Skid Steer Loader Safety)

MF2711S

Safety practices to use when operating or working near skid steer loaders. It is designed to use with hands-on safety training. 44-page, b/w.

Published Date: Apr 2006

Tree Trimming Safety for the Horticultural Services and Landscaping Industry

by Mitch Ricketts Sarah Lind

MF2712

Safety practices to be followed when manually pruning trees. Safety tips, along with real accident reports, help you protect yourself from hazards. 44-page, b/w.

Revision Date: Oct 2009

Managing Pocket Gophers

by Charles D. Lee

MF770

Guide to minimizing damage caused by pocket gophers.

Revision Date: Feb 1999

Controlling Nuisance Moles

by F. Robert Henderson

C701

Habits and diet of moles, with suggestions for trapping and poisoning when their damage outweighs benefits.

Published Date: Feb 1989

Gardening on Lead-Contaminated Soils

by Phillip P. Defoe DeAnn Presley Ganga M. Hettiarachchi

MF3166

Learn about the threats to your family’s health associated with gardening near older homes and other sources of lead. 8-page, color.

Revision Date: Jun 2017

Gardening on Brownfields: Historical Property Usage and Implications

by Sabine E. Martin Ganga M. Hettiarachchi

MF3096

Before establishing a garden, know the history of the property and what contaminants may affect the soil. The publication lists chemicals likely to have been used on residential, business, and orchard land. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Nov 2017

Gardening on Brownfields: Testing Your Soil for Nutrients, pH, and Organic Matter

by Sabine E. Martin Ganga M. Hettiarachchi

MF3095

Before gardening, test soils for nutrients, pH, and soil organic matter. Testing is more important on sites previously occupied by structures and not used for gardening. Soil quality on these sites tends to be poor. Publication describes the steps to test soils, and lists all states and their soil testing services. Color, 4 pages.

Revision Date: Nov 2017

Gardening on Brownfields: Obtaining Property Information and Site History

by Ganga M. Hettiarachchi Sabine E. Martin

MF3078

A brownfield site is a former industrial, commercial, or residential site where soil use is affected by environmental contamination. Research county records of deeds, historical records, maps, EPA, fire department, property owners, neighbors, and local government. Examine property for signs of contamination. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Nov 2017

Estimating Soil Texture by Feel

by Steve Thien DeAnn Presley

MF2852

Soil texture is the proportion of sand, silt, and clay in soil, the most important soil property. Feeling soil texture by hand is quick, free, and, with practice, highly accurate. 4-page.

Published Date: Sep 2008

Water Gardening: Maintenance

by Emily Nolting

MF2913

Once the water garden is set up, weekly checks, trimming, dredging (cleaning the pond bottom), and feeding are needed. Maintenance needs for each season are described in the publication. 2 p.

Published Date: Jun 2010

Guide for Community Yard Waste Composting in Kansas

by William M. Eberle

MF2275

Learn more about community composting, an economical alternative for disposing of yard trimmings. 16-page, b/w.

Published Date: Aug 1997

Temperature Trends and Changes in Frost Dates from 1895 to 2015: Kansas Climate Basics

by Xiaomao Lin John Jr. Harrington Ignacio A. Ciampitti

MF3334

This publication describes some of the long-term temperature trends in Kansas. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2017

Peonies

by Alan B. Stevens Karen L.B. Gast Judith O'Mara

MF1083

Peonies grow from an underground crown and have either pointed or large, bulky roots. After blooming season, stem buds—called “eyes”—form at the base of stems. Peonies bloom in May and June.

Published Date: Oct 1993

Growing Growers: Growing Your Own Vegetable Transplants

by Cary L. Rivard Megan M. Kennelly

MF3126

Information for commercial and hobby farm growers on plant development and growth requirements, equipment and supplies, production and disease prevention tips. 12-page, color.

Published Date: Feb 2016