May 2001 Yard 'n Garden 5/3/01

Released: May 3, 2001

May Yard 'n Garden

Why gardening remains Americans’ No. 1 leisure-time activity is hard to pin down.

But, our May Yard 'n Garden news packet reflects some intriguing possibilities, as well as some trends in the varied aspects that today’s gardening can include.

We hope the stories will be useful to members of the news media in late spring news coverage. For others, it's just good information -- plain and simple.

Please notify us if you'd like to receive future Yard 'n Garden releases directly to your e-mail address. Contact Sheran DeMonbrun at 785-532-1160, or sdemonbr@oznet.ksu.edu.

1) 'Tough Love' Is Best Late Spring Lawn Care

2) Forecasters Calling For Milder Summer

3) Gardening Promotes Health, Wellness

4) Homeowners Moving Past 'Knee-Jerk' Pesticide Use
Sidebar: Timing is Essential When Spraying Bagworms

5) Golfers Need 'Turf Etiquette'

6) Pepper Varieties Could Fill Garden

7) Blue Spruces Under Stress

8) Graphic: Which Tomatoes Are Best For Kansas?

This news feature is written and provided by:
Kathleen Ward, Communications Specialist, K-State Research and Extension

For more information on this special feature:
Kathleen Ward is at 785-532-1162, or send e-mail to kward@oznet.ksu.edu

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