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Category: Gardening

Planting Bulbs 101: Types and Storing for Maximum Results

Bulbs are a great way to add color and life to your garden. They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, making them ideal for any garden space. But what exactly are bulbs, and how do they work? In today’s blog, we will explore the basics of planting bulbs 101, including a brief discussion on […]

Planting Season is Upon the Four-State Region

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 […]

Popular Shrubs that Thrive Across the Four States After Spring Planting

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 […]

Seedlings that Thrive Better After Planting in the Ground: 1 Gallon Shrubs, Starters, or Bare Root Plants

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 […]

How to Shop for, and Where Buy, Healthy Bedding Plants Near You?

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 […]

Why Preordering Spring Plants From a Local Nursery or Greenhouse Nearby is a Smart Buy

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.

Affordable Ways for a Successful Early Harvest in a Winter Greenhouse Garden

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 […]

Five Advantages of Mulching Your Trees and Shrubs Through the Winter Months

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 […]

Reasons to Remove Tree Debris, Including Rotten Leaves From Your Lawn

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 […]

When to Prune a Tree or Shrub in the Four States

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 […]