North Pole Arborvitae – 1 Gallon Container

North Pole Arborvitae – 1 Gallon Container
North Pole Arborvitae General Information North Pole Arborvitae is an evergreen tree. It is a size controlled tree, reaching up to 15 feet tall. This evergreen will have a dense growth habit, with a narrow, upright shape. The North Pole Arborvitae would be a great choice in a variety of different landscaping areas. This, and [...]

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North Pole Arborvitae – 3 Gallon Container

North Pole Arborvitae – 3 Gallon Container
North Pole Arborvitae General Information North Pole Arborvitae is an evergreen tree. It is a size controlled tree, reaching up to 15 feet tall. This evergreen will have a dense growth habit, with a narrow, upright shape. The North Pole Arborvitae would be a great choice in a variety of different landscaping areas. This, and [...]

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North Pole Arborvitae – 2 Gallon Container

North Pole Arborvitae – 2 Gallon Container
North Pole Arborvitae General Information North Pole Arborvitae is an evergreen tree. It is a size controlled tree, reaching up to 15 feet tall. This evergreen will have a dense growth habit, with a narrow, upright shape. The North Pole Arborvitae would be a great choice in a variety of different landscaping areas. This, and [...]

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Tidy Gardening

Tidy Gardening

Recently, a colleague asked me about plants for tidy gardening. But what is tidy gardening, and how does one achieve it? I have discussed many times my gardening ideals, which include diversity, and lots of plant materials. But I realize there are many homeowners, and some gardeners who prefer to have a tidy look, with […]

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Tough Trees for the Urban Canopy

Tough Trees for the Urban Canopy

Why do we need tough trees? What challenges do we face in the urban canopy toady that requires specific planning for canopy diversity? Trees are our best choice for the fight against air pollution, poor air quality, heat islands, and climate manipulation. When we have trees in our landscapes, parks, and streetways, our overall health, […]

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Dark Leaves – Adding Depth to the Garden

Dark Leaves – Adding Depth to the Garden

Putting dark leaves in the garden not only adds depth, but also intrigue, and if done right, mystery. Plants with dark leaves are rare in nature, but abound in the nursery trade, after being bred and selected for generations. I love using dark leaves in the garden, more so than chartreuse or variegated leaves. But […]

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Drought Tolerant Plants – Learning From 2022

Drought Tolerant Plants – Learning From 2022

Drought in 2022 has been very tough on a lot of gardeners, not just those in Kansas and Nebraska. However, a lot of good has also come from the drought and heat. We have learned a lot about our landscapes, and just how tough our plants can be. Besides drought, we have also had extensive […]

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Vining Plants in the Garden

Vining Plants in the Garden

What good are vining plants? Well, besides the obvious attribute that they do not take very much space on the ground, vining plants also can be used to screen views, cover walls or fences, and many have showy flowers which attract pollinators and hummingbirds. You can create playscapes for kids with vining plants. Or grow […]

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Fruit Tree Guide – Growing Apples

Fruit Tree Guide – Growing Apples

Growing apples is often the vision of nearly every homeowner. Even those who do little or no gardening enjoy having an apple tree or two. Picking fresh, homegrown apples is a treat beyond words. I myself have long been fascinated by fruit trees, and apples are a specialty. There are more than 7,500 varieties of […]

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