Kanza Grafted Pecan – #3 Container

Kanza Grafted Pecan – #3 Container
Kanza Grafted Pecan General Information Kanza Grafted Pecan is a beautiful tree with many great qualities and uses.  This tree is a cultivar of a native pecan, providing natural defenses, with increased qualities from the grafted tree stock.  This a very tall and broad tree in its maturity, growing up to 100 feet in height.  [...]

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Colby Grafted Pecan – #5 Container

Colby Grafted Pecan – #5 Container
Colby Grafted Pecan General Information Colby Grafted Pecan is a wonderful tree that has many benefits for your landscape.  It is a tall tree possibly reaching 100 feet in height.  The tree grows in an upright fashion, with a symmetrical and oval canopy.  It grows full and wide as well, making it a great shade [...]

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Pawnee Pecan – #3 Container

Pawnee Pecan – #3 Container
Pawnee Pecan Additional Information Pawnee Pecan produces high quality nuts with thin shells. The nuts are firm with excellent flavor.  It is a new cultivar that is thought to have potential for high yields and early nut maturity. It will bear large, full kernel pecans 2 to 3 weeks earlier than other varieties, generally in [...]

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Rain Garden Plants

Rain Garden Plants

What is a rain garden? A rain garden is an area within the landscape that gets the majority of its moisture from rain. It may also get wet from a hose runoff or hillside springs. The rain garden can be a functional and beautiful part of the landscape. I have heard some people call their […]

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The Author’s 5 Favorite Trees for Leps

The Author’s 5 Favorite Trees for Leps

What are leps? Leps refers to Lepidoptera, aka moths and butterflies. I love moths, and butterflies too. So I am always looking to add trees, shrubs, and perennials to my landscape which are great for them. With trees, it is hard to find very many that are great for butterflies. Moths yes, some trees are […]

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Tough Trees for the Urban Canopy

Tough Trees for the Urban Canopy

Why do we need tough trees? What challenges do we face in the urban canopy toady that requires specific planning for canopy diversity? Trees are our best choice for the fight against air pollution, poor air quality, heat islands, and climate manipulation. When we have trees in our landscapes, parks, and streetways, our overall health, […]

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The Importance of Bark

The Importance of Bark

Bark is of one of my favorite attributes of trees. Yes, leaves and flowers are more important to landscapers and homeowners, and even insects. But bark is not only important for overwintering insects, it is also important as a means of identification, as well as protective cover for the tree. And bark changes so much […]

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Trees for Birds – The Top 6 for Landscapes

Trees for Birds – The Top 6 for Landscapes

Trees for birds? Are trees not for birds? It really makes a difference what kind of trees you plant. With September and fall tree planting right around the corner, we need to plan ahead for the kinds of trees to plant. Too often, we plant trees for ourselves, and what we want, not thinking about […]

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Guide to Picking a Shade Tree – Deciduous Trees

Guide to Picking a Shade Tree – Deciduous Trees

Picking shade trees for your home landscape can be a challenging process. I have seen countless questions on this subject in my first 10 years at Grimm’s Gardens. Now, as a horticulturalist and tree expert, I get the happy job of helping others find the perfect tree for their yard. Most people have a moderate […]

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