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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 […]

Three Fast-Growing Trees for Residents Living in the Four States

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]