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      Fall is for Planting: Why Autumn is the Secret Season for Gardeners

      September 12, 2024

      Fall is for Planting: Why Autumn is the Secret Season for Gardeners

      Mums That Last

      August 27, 2024

      How do I get my fall mums to survive the winter?

      Water Conservation

      August 9, 2024

      Water conservation is beneficial for our plants, our planet, and our wallets. Using water efficiently just makes sense.

      Landscape Design

      July 5, 2024

      Your house is more than that, it's your home. The place where you go to relax, to escape the day to day, your sanctuary. Shouldn't your yard be an extension of that? Transforming your outdoor space from "just a lawn" to a truly beautiful garden oasis can be easy with a little help from the pros. Our expert designers are ready to help you boost...

      Bagworms: How and When to Treat

      June 21, 2024

      Well, the weather is getting consistently warmer, the first of our warm weather crops are going in, and all is right in the gardening world. Except you look at your juniper and notice the slightest movement. Upon investigation, you see a tiny worm in a teardrop shaped bag nestled in the branches. That’s right, the bagworms have come again… ...

      Growing Herbs 101

      May 21, 2024

      May isn't too late to get your herb garden started using starts. Having access to fresh herbs from you garden will take your cooking to the next level with bursts of flavor and nutrients.

      Fruit Trees Care: April

      May 6, 2024

      April is one of those months as a gardener that really tests our patience with Kansas City weather! The constant temperature fluctuations, inconsistent moisture, and low nighttime temps make it too early to start putting in our warm weather crops like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and squash. But for this gardener, I spend this time caring for my...

      Bare Root Trees: What, Why & How

      March 30, 2024

      Bare-root trees are a Godsend for people looking to start their own orchard, food forest or simply beautifying their landscape! Much more cost effective than container or field grown trees, and with a very good survival rate there are many benefits in keeping with this time-honored tradition! We’re going to take a quick dive into them and...

      Behind the Scenes: Early Veggie Production

      March 18, 2024

      Knowing when to plant early spring vegetable plants can be tricky. Mother Nature does not always play nice, like this February & March. We have had days near 80°, then next night it is 15°, then near 80° again. How and when do I or don’t I protect my plants from Mother Nature? What do I need to do to prepare my garden for harvest success? This...

      Fruit Tree Care in March

      March 8, 2024

      March 19th is the vernal equinox, or the long awaited first day of spring. March is the perfect time to prune your stone fruits (cherries, peaches, apricots, nectarines, and plums). Weather depending, I like to have my pruning done by mid-March. There are many benefits to proper pruning of your fruit trees, especially stone fruits. By...

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