RebeccaDrew

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Rebecca Drew graduated from Kansas State University in 2013 with a B.S. in Landscape Design and a minor in Business. She grew up in the country near Scandia, Kansas and has always enjoyed spending time outdoors. Growing up she could be found climbing the pine tree just outside her house. Rebecca loves to travel and has toured gardens in Kyoto, Japan. She enjoys spending time with her husband and her work at Grimm's Gardens: writing, helping cause mischief, and designing landscapes.

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  • What Kind of Mulch Should I Use? Rock or Wood?

    There are many pros and cons to both rock and wood mulches. There is also a plethora of interesting opinions on both. You can find articles pointing to wood as the ultimate mulch and others who claim rock is the best. I hope to give you a good understanding of each so that you can [...]

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  • Plants that Look Great with Snow

    #1 Interesting Bark Bark is less noticeable in the summer because it is covered by trees.  Winter is the time where plants like this river birch shine! #2 Red Berries #3 Boulders #4 Low Branching Trees  and #5 Perennial Seed Heads #6 Evergreens #7 Interesting Shapes [...]

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  • DIY Lawncare First Sneak Preview

    Grimm’s Gardens is close to releasing a new lawn care program online: DIY Lawn Care Delivered. With this program the right lawn care product in the correct quantities will be delivered to your doorstep when it is time to apply.  Simple right?   Read on to discover if a lawn care program is right for [...]

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  • Outdoor Living Ideas: Bringing Children Outside

    Children need to “Go outside and play!”, as our mothers often told us when we were youngsters.   The importance for kids to exercise and play outside has been proven time and time again.  Research collected by the National Wildlife Federation points to the outdoors for decreasing obesity and ADHD disorders as well as for [...]

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  • Views Outdoors and Pictures of Plants May Reduce Stress and Speed Recovery from Surgery.

    The following article, published by Scientific American, will hit home for those of you who have ever spent much time in a hospital or have worked in an office or school without much for windows.  Read on to discover how much plants can affect your quality of life. The notion that the fresh breezes, dappled [...]

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  • Grimm’s Gardens Staff Returns from Green Industry Conference in Kentucky

    Last week, seven Grimm’s Gardens staff members (including myself) traveled to Louisville, Kentucky.  As we embarked on the nine hour drive to the Green Industry Conference (GIC) sponsored by PLANET Landcare Network, we relished the change in terrain and plant species.  In the back of the van, Nadine Champlin and Andrew Mitchell marveled at the [...]

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  • How to Cut Garden Flowers for Floral Arrangements: Fall Floral Design

    Ever wonder how to use your landscape to create beautiful floral designs?  Follow the step by step guide in this second edition of How to Cut Garden Flowers for Floral Arrangements. (See first edition here) Materials: Vase Scissors Permission to cut plants in the landscape Water 6 or 7 stems of Miscanthus (Maidenhair) Grass 1 [...]

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