Wordpress Author 2024 Year in Review It is that time of year again, time for a review of 2024. Each year comes with its own problems and outcomes. But each year also comes with exciting things and rewards along with them. I try to put my... Dec 19, 2024
Wordpress Author Soft Landings - Protecting Pollinators With Plants What are soft landings? When I first came across this term at a native plant conference in winter of 2024, I had no idea what it was. And now, I see that I have been using soft landings most of my car... Dec 12, 2024
Wordpress Author New Plants - I Cannot Keep Up! New plants are always coming down the wire. But there have become so many that I cannot keep up with them! In the past, we have always strived to bring the best product to our customers, from years of... Nov 14, 2024
Wordpress Author Grass-Like Plants In the landscape, the lawn has become more than just a breaking point for the plants. It has become the most important part for many gardeners. But it is only supposed to be a place to play and run, o... Nov 7, 2024
Wordpress Author Maple Trees Maple trees are one of the most requested trees in the nursery here at the Gardens. Besides having amazing fall colors, they are durable, wind-tolerant, and fast growing. So maples are king in the tre... Oct 31, 2024
Wordpress Author Blunt Mountain Mint - 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year It is not even the new year and already we have a perennial plant of the year. The Perennial Plant Association has named blunt mountain mint as the one to go get. And we carry it here at Grimm’s Garde... Oct 24, 2024
Wordpress Author How to Create a Pollinator Paradise How exactly does one create a pollinator paradise? The answer may surprise you. When my wife and I moved into our 5 acre property 10 years ago, it was not my intention to create a pollinator paradise.... Oct 17, 2024
Wordpress Author Keeping Trees Healthy in Stressful Conditions Keeping trees healthy can be one of the most challenging things for gardeners. I once heard a colleague from Kansas State University say that trees in Kansas cannot be healthy, because our environment... Oct 3, 2024
Wordpress Author Bluestem Grasses - October Plant of the Month Bluestem grasses are our 2024 October plant of the month. What do I mean by bluestem grasses? Well, there are 2 species that are generally considered when talking about bluestem grasses. These are Lit... Sep 26, 2024
Wordpress Author Attracting Beneficial Insects to the Garden What are beneficial insects? Well, I can think of many of them. But I have had a lot of experience. When I think about my garden, whether it is the kitchen garden or the cottage garden, I know that th... Sep 19, 2024
Wordpress Author Low Maintenance Shrubs - Deciduous When it comes to choosing low maintenance shrubs for the landscape, what do you look for? Many of our favorite shrubs actually need a yearly haircut, though they do not need to be sheared. Plants such... Sep 12, 2024
Wordpress Author Callery Pear Says Goodbye For many years now I have been expecting to say goodbye (and good riddance) to the callery pear. Why? There are a lot of reasons to dislike something, but this tree takes the cake. I will divulge into... Sep 5, 2024