Wordpress Author Groundcovers for the Garden Groundcovers are one of the most important plants groups in the garden. They play a crucial role in retaining soil on slopes, they can fill large areas of shady ground where grass will not grow, and t... Nov 30, 2016 Blog
Wordpress Author Twas the Night Before Snowfall ‘Twas the night before snowfall, when all through Grimm’s Gardens, Not a plant was stirring, not even a grass. The trucks were parked and washed with care, In hopes that a blizzard would soon be there... Nov 23, 2016 Blog
Wordpress Author Leave those Leaves! It is that time of year again, when leaves are falling from the trees and making a mess of your beautiful yard and gardens. They are littering up your sidewalks and drives, and piling up in your windo... Nov 10, 2016 Blog
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 Blog
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 Blog
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 Blog
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 Blog
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 Blog
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 Blog
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 Blog
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 Blog
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 Blog