Category: Gardening
It is nearly May, and planting season is in full swing here in the four-state region. If you love gardening, you know April and May are peak months for planting. But if you’re new in the area or just picking up the craft, planting can be tricky.Many factors go into growing a garden. However, the […]
Planting shrubs in Missouri is an extremely rewarding experience. Not only do bushes provide a beautiful addition to any landscape, there are also numerous other benefits for the environment.From reducing soil erosion and providing wildlife habitat to improving air quality. In addition to being a food source for pollinators, shrubs play a vital role in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]