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Have you ever wondered if one type of seedling will thrive better after planting in the ground than another? Today, we’ll answer that question, and you might be surprised to discover the short answer is yes.Whether planting a seedling that has matured into a starter plant, grown to fill in a 1-gallon container, or a […]
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Shopping for bedding plants can be daunting, especially if you need help finding where to look—fortunately, there are plenty of places to buy quality bedding plants near you, like the Van Becelaere Greenhouse in Pittsburg, KS. It’s easier than ever to find and buy the perfect plants for your garden or home.From local nurseries to […]
By Van Becelaere Greenhouse
Preordering your spring plants from a local nursery or nearby greenhouse is a smart way to save money and ensure you get the best plants for your garden.
By Van Becelaere Greenhouse
A winter greenhouse is incredibly productive for winter harvests. However, unheated structures can still capture solar energy and shelter a wide variety of cold-tolerant crops like kale, carrots, leeks, scallions, carrots, and spinach.In some households, it can become the heart of your kitchen during the cold season months, providing homegrown vegetables and herbs from November […]
By Van Becelaere Greenhouse
Trees are valuable assets to any property, providing visual interest, shade, color, habitat, and numerous other benefits. However, choosing the right tree for your region can be daunting. You want a tree that will thrive in your area, but it’s going to take a little time to reach its full potential.Choosing A Fast Growing TreeWhen […]
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Mulch is as fundamental to landscaping as it is to gardening. As a naturally occurring material, cultivating advocates, like arborists, horticulturists, and home gardeners, claim there are five advantages to mulching trees and shrubs:What is Mulch?Before diving right into these advantages of mulch, let’s briefly define mulch and what makes for good cultivating ingredients. In […]
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Although it’s perfectly normal for trees to lose their limbs and leaves every year, it might surprise you to learn that fallen limbs and leaves can harm the health of your lawn if left to pile up.If your goal is to allow the leaves to biodegrade into compost, that’s a great idea to feed your […]
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Fall may seem like the perfect time to prune woody plants, like your trees or shrubs, but there is a lot of conflicting information online about when to shear a tree or bush.For example, the Missouri Botanical Garden suggests that trees and shrubs be cut at different times of the year. That’s to say, trees […]
By Van Becelaere Greenhouse
Fall is the perfect time to work in the garden in Pittsburg, Kansas. With winter months closing in, you’ve probably begun thinking about which outdoor potted plants to transition indoors. But we’ve already had our first freeze this season, which means you’ve likely already moved those plants indoors.So what can you do to treat any […]
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As summer temperatures tip the scales into the triple digits, many gardeners across the four states struggle to keep their gardens thriving. Although, many plants react differently to rising temperatures.How Summer Temperatures Affect GardensIn the past week or more, you’ve probably received alerts from the National Weather Service about extreme heat advisories. That has likely […]
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