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Does this weather have you wondering what to do for your lawn and garden?

October garden checklist for Smithville, Missouri, featuring six fall gardening tasks: harvest tomatoes and peppers, bring tropical houseplants and cold-sensitive potted plants indoors, prepare for frost, check garden drainage after heavy rain, plant garlic and spring-flowering bulbs in workable soil, and water new trees and shrubs only when needed. Autumn leaves and botanical illustrations decorate the infographic, which reminds gardeners to check the National Weather Service forecast because local conditions vary.

If the weather has you wondering what to do for your lawn and garden this October, you’re not alone. The unusual and unpredictable weather this Fall has us all on our toes. Be sure to keep an eye on the weather forecasts for your area. Weather conditions can differ across counties and localities. Be sure […]

How to Prepare Lavender, Rudbeckia & Daylilies for Winter

Fall doesn’t mean it’s time to cut everything back. In this post, we’ll explain how to prepare your lavender, rudbeckia and daylilies for winter in Zone 6. As summer fades and cooler temperatures arrive, gardeners naturally start thinking about putting the garden to bed for winter. But before you grab your pruners and start cutting […]

Gardening in Zone 6 in Late April: Your Complete Guide

Logo for Pro Tips for your lawn, garden and plants, which provides informational articles, tips and tricks from the Pro Staff at Full Features Garden Center in Smithville, MO. The front of the garden center building is the background for the graphic.

Gardening in Zone 6 in Late April: Your Complete Guide Gardening in Zone 6 in late April can be fun and exciting. The soil is warming, frost risks are fading, and plants are ready to burst into life. Whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers, or herbs, this period sets the tone for a successful growing season. […]