Johnson County Extension Master Gardener
Fact Sheets
Garden Maintenance
The Johnson County EMGs have created information fact sheets on gardening issues that pertain specifically to the Kansas City and Midwest (Zone 6) region.
The USDA Hardiness map was updated in 2023 for our area to be Zone 6b. Hardiness zones are based on the average annual minimum temperature in a given area. It only considers plants' cold tolerance, not the heat and humidity. Just to be safe, be conservative when choosing plants that push the boundaries of these zones. This article explains the challenges in greater detail.
Click on the following links to access the EMG Fact Sheets:
- All About Edging
- Composting
- Drip Irrigation
- Espalier
- Guide to Successful Shrub Pruning
- Mulch Volcanos
- Overwintering Plants and Pots
- Pruning Evergreens and Conifers
- Pruning Weeping Trees and Shrubs
- Pruning with a Purpose
- Soil More than Dirt
- Specialized Pruning
- Testing Your Soil
- To Mulch or Not to Mulch
Have questions? The Garden Hotline is staffed by trained EMG volunteers and Extension staff who will assist you with questions.
Phone: (913) 715-7050
Email: garden.help@jocogov.org