Wordpress Author Japanese Beetles Japanese beetles first arrived in Northeast Kansas 4 years ago, and now have a strong foothold to the western wilds. Every year their numbers seem to increase, but then, so do the predators that eat t... Jul 10, 2020 Blog
Wordpress Author Favorite Tools for Gardeners We all have them-favorite gardening tools we like to use. I have may not have been gardening as long as some, but in 30 years of gardening, and 17 years of landscaping with 5 companies I have learned ... Jul 9, 2020 Blog
Wordpress Author Plant of the Week: Weigelas Weigelas are our Plant of the Week this week. This shrub has shiny leaves, blooms on new growth, and is very durable and long-lived. As a shrub, it can be shaped into hedges or rounded into balls, or ... Jul 8, 2020 Blog
Wordpress Author Watering Instructions by Nadine Champlin, Landscape Designer Container Trees, Shrubs, Groundcovers, and Perennials For new landscapes: First Week : Every day in extreme heat; every other day in cool weather Second Week : E... Jul 3, 2020 Blog
Wordpress Author Celebration of Flowers With the 4th of July and the 245th Celebration of the United States coming in just 2 days, I am going to start off July with a celebration of flowers! Instead of long paragraphs of information (useful... Jul 2, 2020 Blog
Wordpress Author Plant of the Week: Denim 'N Lace Russian Sage Denim ‘N Lace Russian sage is our Plant of the Week this week. Russian sage is a great spreading perennial for the garden. It fills in areas quickly and nicely by rhizomes. The silver-blue flowers add... Jul 1, 2020 Blog
Wordpress Author In the Garden: Tips for July American Bumblebee on Echinacea The beginning of the heat has officially arrived. With summer’s onslaught, we can usually expect temperatures to soar into the 90s and 100s. Gardeners hardly want to go... Jun 25, 2020 Blog
Wordpress Author Plant of the Week: Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea Alice oakleaf hydrangea is our Plant of the Week for the last week of June. Oakleaf hydrangeas are multi-season plants, with interesting attributes in all 4 seasons. Although they are native to the so... Jun 24, 2020 Blog
Wordpress Author Superb Shrubs: Ninebarks Ninebarks have long been one of my favorite shrubs and I know they will become yours too. They come in a wide array of colors and sizes, and there is one for nearly every corner of your garden . In th... Jun 18, 2020 Blog
Wordpress Author Plant of the Week: Ivory Silk Tree Lilac Ivory Silk lilac tree is our Plant of the Week this week. Tree lilacs come to us from Japan. They are medium sized trees, growing 20 to 40 feet tall and wide. As ornamental trees, they are excellent i... Jun 17, 2020 Blog
Wordpress Author Bagworms Check your shrubs and trees for bagworms! Bagworms are usually found on evergreen trees but will feed on just about anything (We noticed some on a sycamore tree). If you look closely, you may see the ... Jun 12, 2020 Blog
Wordpress Author Fire Pits - Creating a Comfort Space in the Garden We all want that sense of belonging and comfort to come from our homes, but what about in the garden? I believe that most gardeners are trying to create that comfort space when they create garden room... Jun 11, 2020 Blog