An early 1900s farmhouse on a 10-acre property is the perfect combination for a Eudora couple with an eye for decorating and a love of nature. Jamie and Adam Jones had been looking to move to a more rural part of Douglas County, and in October 2019 they settled into their home at 2158 North ...

Lighting is one of the biggest challenges to maintaining healthy plants indoors, and the shortened days of fall and winter make these seasons the toughest. Fortunately, plant-appropriate supplemental lighting has improved in recent years and is more energy-efficient, affordable and ...

Ashley and Aaron Weigel were living in Olathe when they heard about a gutted property for sale on a two-acre lot in Lawrence. At first, they imagined the home would be an investment they could turn into a rental property. But once they saw it in person, they knew they wanted to live there — ...

Compost is the best soil conditioner available for use in any kind of garden, landscape, or lawn. There are many kinds of compost available for purchase at most garden centers, but it is also easy to make with a little space and time. Making compost saves money and benefits the environment ...

For fescue and bluegrass lawns, late fall is one of the most important times to provide extra maintenance in the form of fertilizer. Fertilizer is needed at least occasionally to keep lawn grasses healthy in most soils. Healthy lawns reduce soil erosion and stormwater runoff. They outcompete ...

Leaves have started falling from deciduous trees in the Lawrence area, and some admirers might want to pick up a few of the prettiest leaves and take them home. But these small ornaments of fall quickly dry and fade — unless they are preserved or made into art. Pressing leaves is the ...