Wordpress Author Kentucky Coffeetree Growing up in North Central Kansas, I developed a love for large, tough shade trees to give rest from the intense summer heat. Although originally a prairie, my grandparent’s land is dotted with trees... Jan 19, 2017 Blog
Wordpress Author Winter Blooms I asked my teenage daughter what she would want to read about if she were a gardener and her first response was: “What blooms in winter?” What does bloom in winter? In Kansas and areas north, very lit... Jan 5, 2017 Blog
Wordpress Author Winter Evergreen Maintenance This week I went to an old landscape along the Missouri River. It was filled with evergreens. Old, mature dwarf Alberta spruces, boxwood hedges, screens of arborvitae, and the occasional holly filled ... Dec 15, 2016 Blog
Wordpress Author Oak Itch Mites Oak Itch mite has become a serious pest over the last 3 years, with outbreaks in Kansas and 7 other states. First discovered in Kansas in 2004, they have become quite a problem for those working and s... Dec 8, 2016 Blog
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