Category: Four-state Community
A lush, thriving garden is every home gardener’s dream, but the relentless heat of a Kansas summer can challenge even the most seasoned green thumbs. For Van Becelaere Greenhouse customers in Pittsburg, Kansas, understanding the role of mulching and innovative moisture management will ensure your yard not only survives but flourishes despite scorching conditions.Why Mulch […]
Late summer in Southeast Kansas gardens is a vibrant time, as blooms burst with color and pollinators abound. For customers of Van Becelaere Greenhouse in Pittsburg, Kansas, exploring pollinator-gardening with native plants is one of the most rewarding ways to support local ecosystems, attract bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds, and extend your garden’s beauty well […]
Native North American trees are crucial in enriching soil health, mainly through their ability to fix nitrogen. These trees have a symbiotic relationship with a nitrogen-fixing bacteria that converts atmospheric nitrogen into a usable plant form.That natural process diminishes the need for synthetic fertilizers and supports sustainable ecosystems. Below, we explore some key examples of […]
Many homeowners dream of creating a lush, shaded garden oasis. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by adequately pruning saplings to grow into beautiful shade trees. In today’s blog, we’ll explore the pruning steps and techniques to train and shape saplings into perfect shade providers for your yard.Why Pruning is EssentialPruning […]
Winter brings a unique beauty to the natural world, with snow-covered trees and ice-covered shrubs creating a picturesque landscape. However, this season also challenges the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs.In today’s blog, we’ll explore steps you can take to preserve the health and vitality of your yard plants from the harsh wintertime temperatures, […]
Pest prevention for indoor winter plants is critical. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss the various types of indoor pests common to the region of southeast Kansas and across the four states, including northwest Arkansas, southwest Missouri, and northeast Oklahoma. In addition, we’ll provide you with tips on preventing and managing these indoor plant pests and […]
These last few weeks of Summer in Southeast Kansas have been brutal for humans, animals, and plants. But, with temperatures scorching into the triple digits, we are relieved to see cooler temperatures in our future. That also means it’s an excellent time to plant a Fall garden.So, starting your Fall planting in August will ensure […]
When it comes to gardening, timing is everything. By considering regional factors such as temperature ranges and soil conditions unique to each state, you can select plants for planting in July. Before you know it, you’ll have a flourishing garden that thrives despite the challenges posed by summer weather conditions.So understanding regional considerations is crucial […]
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 […]
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 […]