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      April Garden Tasks: Preparing, Planting, and Protecting Your Spring Garden in Kansas City

      April 7, 2026

      Spring has officially arrived in Kansas City, and your garden is ready for some attention! Early April is the perfect time to get your outdoor spaces in shape, plant hardy annuals and vegetables, and protect your garden from late frosts. At Colonial Farms, we’re here to help you make the most of your spring planting season with expert advice,...

      Soil Health & Composting Basics for Spring Planting

      March 3, 2026

      Spring planting success starts long before your first flower or vegetable goes into the ground. Healthy plants depend on healthy soil—and early spring is the perfect time to rebuild and recharge it. Whether you’re gardening in raised beds, containers, or in-ground plots, focusing on soil health in Missouri and learning simple composting tips...

      Ultimate Guide to Fall Bulb Planting: Tips for a Colorful Spring Garden

      November 14, 2024

      Written by "Botanical" Brian Pirtle

      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… ...

      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...

      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...

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