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 […]
Mature Plants and Their Importance
When opening a new landscape design, we are often given set criteria for the functionality, budget, and general aesthetic of the space. We then take your vision for the space and apply fundamental principles of landscape design to create functionally beautiful space. As we all know, those six key principles that we focus on are […]
Shade Trees for Fall Color
As we get requests to create planting designs for clients, I would say that adding color through the seasons is high on many people’s priority list. When thinking about adding color, most are focused on the flowering color that various trees and shrubs can provide. While that is the most common way to add color […]