Columnar Plants in Landscaping: A Guide for Homeowners
When designing residential landscapes, one of the most underutilized but incredibly impactful plant form is the columnar shaped plant. Columnar shaped plants are defined by their narrow and upright habit. Many of the types of plants that you already know and love come in columnar varieties – both trees and shrubs. This shape is ideal […]
Hydroseeding, Sod, or Seed – Which Method is the Best?
Establishing a new lawn or renovating an existing lawn comes down a choice between sod, seed and straw, or hydroseeding. These are the most common methods of establishing or renovating a lawn. Each method has its own strengths, weaknesses and best-use cases to consider when deciding which approach you want to use to make your […]
Let’s Talk Strawberries
June-Bearing vs Everbearing You may have heard the terms June-Bearing and Everbearing when talking about strawberry plants. What does that mean? June-Bearing strawberries produce a large crop all at once (typically in late spring/early summer–hence the name) while Everbearing varieties produce smaller crops throughout the growing season. Generally, they will yield 2-3 smaller harvests spring […]
Fertilize Trees and Shrubs
The main reason to fertilize trees and shrubs is to bolster their health so they are better prepared to fight off pests, disease, and environmental stresses. While fertilizer can’t solve all of the tree’s problems, it will go a long way to give it a fighting chance. Does my tree need fertilizer? Trees growing in […]
Plants for Winter Interest
How to Incorporate Color and Texture Using Plants for Winter Interest We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again—there is so much more opportunity for winter interest in your landscape than you could imagine. Even though most plants have lost their leaves and blooms, color and texture are still attainable. Below is how we […]
Dinosaur Kale with Baby Potatoes & Feta
Planting cold crops is one of our favorite ways to garden. Spring and fall veggies are delicious and less susceptible to pests and extend your time to have fresh vegetables on hand at home. Here’s how one of our staff members used their Dinosaur Kale this fall. Check out this recipe for a super easy […]
Under the Gutter Plants
One of the most common questions we get is ‘What can I plant at the corner of my house to add some height?’ Planting this close to the house can be difficult because you don’t want to have large limbs hanging over your roof, or roots disrupting your foundation but don’t think your options are […]
Drought Resistant Plants
Landscaping in Missouri can be challenging when it comes to dealing with unpredictable weather patterns. If you remember last year’s drought, we know it was tough to keep landscapes looking great. Despite this, it is possible to create a beautiful landscape that is more drought-resistant by picking the right plants. In this article, we will […]