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 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 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 Plant of the Week: Seven Son Tree This week’s Plant of the Week is the Seven Son Tree. This tree is a native of China. It is a very versatile tree for your landscape. Here at Grimm’s, we have both shrub form and tree form in this smal... Sep 16, 2020
Wordpress Author Planning Next Year's Vegetable Garden This year has seen many new gardeners as people run to find things to do while quarantined. I have seen a run on seed sales, and tons of new questions on all kinds of garden problems, from insects to ... Sep 10, 2020
Wordpress Author Planting Bulbs for Spring Color September is often regarded as the first month of fall, even though it does not begin until the end of the month. Now is the time for preparing and planting bulbs, so you can have a bigger displays of... Sep 3, 2020
Wordpress Author Plant of the Week: Baldcypress 'Shawnee Brave' This week’s Plant of the Week is the Baldcypress ‘Shawnee Brave’. ‘Shawnee Brave’ is a fast growing tree that is adaptable to a wide range of conditions, from wet spots to well-drained. It grows best ... Sep 2, 2020
Wordpress Author September Tips for the Garden September is here and fall is right around the corner. It almost time to get the garden ready for winter – but not yet! September to me was a time of birthday parties, picnics before school, and the l... Aug 27, 2020
Wordpress Author Oak Tree Problems: Kermes Scale All of us who have oaks really love the shade that these mighty trees give. But we also know that most are slow growing, and have a variety of pests and diseases that affect them each year. The damage... Aug 13, 2020