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      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...

      Behind the Scenes: Flower Production

      February 26, 2024

      Have you ever wondered what it takes to grow the irresistible hanging baskets and planters you see at Colonial Gardens? In this blog series, I hope to enlighten you on the challenges and processes of growing quality healthy plants for you to beautify your home! There are many steps in the process of growing these gorgeous hanging baskets...

      Japanese Maples

      February 19, 2024

      When it comes to Japanese maples, one is often overwhelmed by the shear amount of diversity within this species. One of the most beloved ornamental trees in modern cultivation! It’s easy to see why, given the scope of diversity amongst the different varieties. With some growing into trees around 20’-25’ to varieties being smaller, diminutive...

      Fruit Tree Care in February

      February 5, 2024

      With a cold and snowy January behind us, it’s time to look towards the next step in caring for our fruit trees, pruning. February is the perfect time to prune pome fruits like apples, pears, and quince. While it can seem daunting to an initiate just getting into fruit tree cultivation, pruning is necessary for the overall health of your trees.

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