Brightly-colored butterflies can be a welcome addition to your wildlife garden, not only because of their beauty, but also because of their usefulness in pollinating flowers. Here are a few tips for attracting butterflies to your garden. Attracting butterflies involves incorporating plants that serve the needs of all life stages of the butterfly. The insects […]
Why is Fall a great time to plant shrubs, trees and perennials? Many folks are surprised to learn that autumn runs a close second to spring as an ideal planting time, but it’s true: cool temperatures, reliable rainfall, and short, bright days help plants make a quick and easy transition to your landscape. Despite the […]
It’s not time to hang up your rake until the last gardening tasks of the season are complete. Here are ten essential fall tasks to finish before the snow flies to ensure your garden will shine next spring. 1. Do an honest evaluation of your garden. What worked this year? What wouldn’t you repeat next […]
This custom patio design and installation transformed a simple concrete patio into an outdoor space perfect for relaxing and entertaining. The natural stone elements complement each other, creating a welcoming place to gather and increasing the size of the space dramatically. Call today to schedule your on-site consultation with one of our professional designers. During […]
Our Garden Center Pro Staff shares tips on how to get another show of blooms from your annuals and container plants, and what to do to prepare your perennials to survive the winter and thrive next year. Trees and shrubs also benefit from some extra TLC this time of year. Read on for the details. […]
Thanks, Karen, for sharing this video of butterflies and bees visiting your garden! The video was taken in her front yard near Parkville. Karen says “Our front yard is small but it has this Butterfly Weed. Monarchs love to lay their eggs on it and Swallowtails are always fluttering around it too, with plenty of […]
In this post, our Pro Staff from Full Features Landscape & Garden Center will review some items that should be on your Lawn and Garden To-Do List for August. Because August is typically one of the hottest times of the year, when gardens and gardeners are both subject to being baked by the hot sun, […]