Category: Four-state Community
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 […]