Wordpress Author Plant of the Week: Oregon Trail Maple Oregon Trail maple is our Plant of the Week for the last week of October. This is our signature tree, everyone around us knows us for this special plant. About Oregon Trail Maple Hiawatha, KS has long... Oct 28, 2020
Wordpress Author The Care of Trees - Major Insect Pests of Trees One of the most common things I see today on social media is questions about what is eating my plant. Insect pests are part of the biodiverse landscape we live in. Without most of them, we would not h... Oct 22, 2020
Wordpress Author Plant of the Week: Aromatic Aster Aromatic aster with Dainty Sulphur Butterfly Aromatic aster is our Plant of the Week for the 3rd week of October. This native perennial grows throughout the Great Plains and Midwest. https://www.wildf... Oct 21, 2020
Wordpress Author The Care of Trees - Planting Trees “Life is a shade better under a tree”. I mentioned this quote used by Grimm’s Gardens founder Doug Grimm in last week’s post on trees for autumn . Trees are amazing things; they provide us with shade,... Oct 15, 2020
Wordpress Author Plant of the Week: Paperbark Maple This week, we chose the Paperbark Maple as our Plant of the Week. Here at Grimm’s Gardens, we love this small, ornamental tree for its bark and autumn interest. It grows 20 to 30 feet tall and wide, b... Oct 14, 2020
Wordpress Author 10 Best Trees for Autumn Color Autumn is officially here and as I look around, I see tress beginning to put off their greens for gold and scarlet. The turning of the leaves is one of my favorite times of the year, despite the fact ... Oct 8, 2020
Wordpress Author Plant of the Week: Viburnum 'Blue Muffin' Viburnum ‘Blue Muffin’ is this week’s Plant of the Week. Viburnums come and go, but ‘Blue Muffin’ is a standout cultivar. Viburnum dentatum , the arrowwood viburnum, is native to North America. This s... Oct 7, 2020
Wordpress Author Plant Sucking Insects This is quite a literal statement; there are a number of small insects that suck plant juices. This damage to the plant stresses them, often causing mottling or stippling, and is difficult to treat wi... Oct 1, 2020
Wordpress Author Plant of the Week: American Bittersweet American bittersweet is our Plant of the Week for the last week of September. This woody, native vine is a valuable plant for wildlife and for home decorators. Bittersweet is native east of the Rocky ... Sep 30, 2020
Wordpress Author October Tips for the Garden October is the month of autumn color , leaf drop, pumpkin carving, and evenings spent around a bonfire . Prepare your garden for winter and follow these tips to make it all easier. Pumpkins and Gourds... Sep 28, 2020
Wordpress Author Plant of the Week: Bur Oak Bur oak is our Plant of the Week for this week. The bur oak is a large, native tree that has a special place in many people’s yards. This large tree grows 75 feet tall and up to 100 feet wide, if grow... Sep 23, 2020
Wordpress Author Plants for the Autumn Garden With the year finally beginning to wane, we are looking forward to the changing of the leaves and prepping for winter. However, before we put our tools away for good, we need to assess and evaluate ou... Sep 17, 2020