Trees and Shrubs

Looking for the perfect tree for your lawn or windbreak? Check out the Recommended Trees for NW Kansas!

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Do you think your tree has a disease? 'Click' on an image below to research information about various tree diseases we have in Northwest Kansas.

deciduous tree pine

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Spotlight Video: How to plant a tree

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Pruning

Questions on how to prune your trees or shrubs? 'Click' on the names below to find out how!

Pruning Peaches, Plums, Cherries, and Other Stone Fruits

Pruning Apple and Pear Trees

Pruning Shrubs

 

 

Soil Testing

'Click' here to download the soil testing form for ornamentals. Once you have filled out your form, take it it to your local extension office and they will send it to the soil lab for you. There is a fee to send soil samples based on which type of soil testing you choose.

 

Pathology Testing for Specimen Samples

'Click' here to download the pathology testing check list for ornamentals. Once you have filled out your form, take it it to your local extension office and they will send it to pathology lab for you. There is a fee to send pathology samples based on which type of testing you want done.

 

 

 

Helpful Links

Horticulture How-to Videos

K-State Horticulture Information Center

Kansas Forest Service

Kansas Healthy Yards & Communities

PlantFacts

American Society for Horticulture Science

Additional Resources

Healthy Yards

 

KS Forest Service