Wordpress Author What is my Hardiness Zone? What is my Hardiness Zone and what does it mean? The USDA Hardiness Zone maps were created to help gardeners and growers alike to pick plants for different areas of the country. This means that plants... Jun 8, 2020
Wordpress Author 14 Common Butterflies of Northeast Kansas Butterflies are one of the most looked for insects in the landscape, Their colors and flight patterns are observed by amateurs, professionals, and children alike. Everyone loves butterflies. I have a ... Jun 4, 2020
Wordpress Author Plant of the Week: Patriot Hosta Patriot hosta is our Plant of the Week for this week. Hostas are one of the most commonly known plants in North America, if not the world. We use them as a go to plant for shade gardens. And why not? ... Jun 3, 2020
Wordpress Author Shrubs on Standard: Small Trees for Small Areas Nearly every customer I help at the Garden Center wants a small tree. Usually, they are not thinking “ornamental” tree , just something that does not require a lot of work to maintain, something that ... May 21, 2020
Wordpress Author Annuals for Shade Shade loving annuals can be a bit tricky, especially here in Northeast Kansas. Our summers can be hot and dry or hot and wet. These are difficult conditions for annuals, whether in shade or sun. Shade... May 14, 2020
Wordpress Author Plant of the Week: Magic Carpet Spirea Magic Carpet spirea is the Plant of the Week and is a household name in the nursery business. If you were to walk into almost any nursery and ask for Magic Carpet, they would know what you want. This ... May 13, 2020
Wordpress Author Plant of the Week: Tiger Eyes Sumac Tiger Eyes sumac is our Plant of the Week for the 4th week of April. This small tree or large shrub is a cultivar of our native staghorn sumac, Rhus typhina . Staghorn sumacs are native across the Mid... Apr 22, 2020
Wordpress Author Edible Plants You Didn't Know You Had In this time of uncertainty, and the worry over possible food shortages, people are gardening more and more. In you own already landscaped yard, have you wondered what plants might be edible? There ar... Apr 17, 2020
Wordpress Author Perennials for Butterfly Habitats Perennials can be the backbone of anyone’s garden – they certainly are for mine . I choose perennials that bloom in succession, support native insect populations, are pretty, and attract lots of butte... Apr 16, 2020
Wordpress Author Plant of the Week: Magnolia 'Leonard Messel' Magnolia ‘Leonard Messel’ is the Plant of the Week this week. This small tree or large shrubs is a delight of spring. It has a very nice habit and can fit into many locations of the landscape. I chose... Apr 15, 2020
Wordpress Author Attracting Birds - Part II Attracting birds to the landscape can be achieved with proper knowledge of the current situation, and how to improve it. If you read last week’s blog, you should have had time to complete an inventory... Apr 9, 2020
Wordpress Author Ways to Shop at Grimm's Gardens This year, we are offering a few different ways to shop at Grimm’s Gardens. We want to provide you with your gardening supplies while keeping everyone as safe and healthy as possible. Come to the reta... Apr 6, 2020