Practical advice on plants, watering, drainage, and choosing the right landscaper — written for Kansas yards.
Lawrence sits in USDA Zone 6. Native and adapted plants like little bluestem, coneflower, black-eyed Susan, sedum, and ornamental grasses handle our heat, cold, and clay soils with the least fuss.
Read moreNew sod usually needs daily watering — sometimes twice a day in summer heat — for the first two to three weeks while roots establish, then gradually less as it takes hold.
Read moreTaller retaining walls and work that affects drainage or grading can require a permit. The City of Lawrence now requires a Land Disturbance Permit (effective April 1, 2025) for erosion or stormwater work.
Read moreFor beds and targeted watering, drip irrigation saves water and delivers it right to the roots. Here's how it compares to a standard sprinkler system for residential yards.
Read moreMost retaining-wall failures in Lawrence's river-bottom soil come down to no drainage and no proper base. Here's what actually causes a wall to lean, rot, and let go.
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