Guides From Organizations We Trust
We don't try to out-write the experts. These are free guides from established forestry organizations on the specific topics people ask us about most.
Tips on Planting Trees and Shrubs
Kansas Forest Service
A concise guide to planting depth, staking, and the first-year care that determines whether a new tree survives its first Wichita summer.
View Resource (PDF) Tree CareWatering Newly Planted Trees
Kansas Forest Service
How much and how often to water a young tree through its first two seasons in the ground.
View Resource (PDF) Tree CareWatering Established Trees and Shrubs
K-State Research and Extension
How to keep established trees healthy through drought and heat. Covers signs of water stress and how to adjust watering as a tree matures.
View Resource (PDF)Drought-Tolerant Trees for South-Central Kansas
K-State Research and Extension
Which trees actually hold up in the heat and dry summers typical of south-central Kansas. A species list with notes on size, form, and conditions.
View Resource (PDF) Tree SelectionWater-Wise Plants for South-Central Kansas
K-State Research and Extension, Sedgwick County
Trees, shrubs, and flowers that do well with less water. A practical reference for choosing plants that won't struggle through a Wichita summer.
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