Wordpress Author Diversifying for Pollinators It is very interesting how insects, birds, and plants can coexist naturally and amazingly, without killing each other off the planet entirely. Insects are around us, literally everywhere. While I can ... Nov 3, 2016
Wordpress Author Watch Out For That Plant! Aggressive Plants in the Garden Gardeners and plantsmen alike have a knack for getting plants in our gardens to grow well, sometimes too well. We all have those plants that looked so great at first-blooming in their pots and looking... Aug 9, 2016
Wordpress Author Where do Native Plants Come From? Grimm’s Gardens believes that knowing where your natives come from is important. We are grateful for all the work that Elliot and Applied Ecological Services, Inc. have put into tracking and labeling ... Jul 19, 2016
Wordpress Author A Story of Blue There is nothing that compares to fresh, warm blueberries picked early in the morning while the dew is still shimmering. These berries are a favorite among many who have made the trek to Grimm’s Garde... Jun 28, 2016
Wordpress Author Landscape Design Process Grimm’s Gardens is dedicated to beautifying the rural areas of Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Iowa. Therefore, we offer a variety of services to our customers who are interested in adding some landsc... Jun 17, 2016
Wordpress Author Memorial Trees Planting a tree in honor of a loved one or friend can be an excellent way to remember them. While we will focus on trees in this article, shrubs are also an excellent choice for memorial plants, espec... Jun 3, 2016
Wordpress Author Landscape Walls There are many different options for landscape retaining and sitting walls. Check out some of the ones we have built! Native Limestone Limestone is a favorite for rural settings. The natural stone has... May 26, 2016
Wordpress Author May Tips & Tricks Lawn • Apply slow release nitrogen fertilizer to bluegrass and tall fescue to promote summer growth if watering during the summer. Lower maintenance lawns skip this application. If there are broadleaf... May 13, 2016
Wordpress Author Designing Your Landscape for your House (and You!) “Look at those shrubs; they are way too big for that spot.” “They have no landscape at all!” These and other statements are often heard by my patient wife and kids on drives to the city. Being a lands... Mar 22, 2016
Wordpress Author Common Pine Diseases There are several common diseases that attack Pine trees in the Mid-West. Perhaps the most well-known is Pine Wilt; however there are a few others that are more common but less severe. In this article... Feb 24, 2016
Wordpress Author Grimm's Gardens Gift Certificates - Shop Local The gift of a plant is a gift that lasts and won’t clutter up the house! Call us or stop in to purchase a gift certificate today! We can mail gift certificates for no additional charge. 888-459-2586 S... Nov 17, 2015
Wordpress Author Plant Showcase: Deciduous Conifers for the Central Great Plains What is a conifer? A conifer is defined as a plant that produces naked seeds in cones or single naked seeds. We think of conifers with cones as pine, spruce, fir, juniper, yew, and arborvitae, but the... Nov 5, 2015