by lawnandgarden | Jun 26, 2018 | Landscape Design
In the blink of an eye, the Fourth of July is upon us. It’s the quintessential summer holiday; a time for family and friends to celebrate our independence by gathering on the patio, grilling our favorite foods, and adorning everything in red, white and blue. Here are...
by lawnandgarden | Jun 26, 2018 | Annuals, Gardening, Landscape Design, Perennials, Yard Maintenance
Dry. Great if you are a classy Sauvignon Blanc. But if you are a backyard garden in the Midwest? Not so much. Of course, we have work-arounds to keep your plants thriving in the summer months of little rain and high heat: mulch your beds and water, water, water. But...
by lawnandgarden | Jun 4, 2018 | Annuals, Gardening, Landscape Design, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees, Yard Maintenance
It’s early June and the fawns have arrived in St. Louis. If you are lucky enough to still have plants, trees and shrubs that have remained untouched, beware! As the fawns grow and the summer heats up, deer will be looking for new places to feed. In St. Louis,...
by lawnandgarden | Jun 4, 2018 | Annuals, Gardening, Landscape Design, Perennials
You’ve done everything right. You cleared out those beds at the end of last summer, pruned and cut back those sturdy perennials, laid down a layer of protective mulch and leaves, and now…. Nothing. What! By the very definition of their name, perennials should come...
by lawnandgarden | Feb 26, 2018 | Landscape Design, Trees
Planting a tree is the perfect antidote to spring fever. We know winter isn’t over and temperatures will dip and clouds will roll in blocking the sun’s warmth. However, when Mother Nature blesses us with a few warmer winter days, we suddenly get hit with the...
by lawnandgarden | Feb 26, 2018 | Annuals, Gardening, Landscape Design, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees, Yard Maintenance
Here’s a riddle for you. What one garden “tool”… helps plants retain water, provides nutrients for healthy soil, protects fragile roots from late-season frosts and harsh summer heat, keeps weeds away, fights erosion, adds decorative color to the landscaping, and...
