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 | Annuals, Gardening, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees, Yard Maintenance
Help your trees and shrubs thrive and protect your investment by learning how to use fertilizer the right way. Fertilizer is Not Food Fertilizer is often misunderstood and misused. Fertilizer is not “food”. Plants produce their own food in the form of...
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...
by lawnandgarden | Feb 26, 2018 | Annuals, Gardening, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees, Yard Maintenance
Many homeowners get confused about how much they should water their plants, trees, shrubs and lawn. Watering your landscape and garden properly is vital to keeping your plants healthy and your yard beautiful. In some ways, it is THE most important ongoing task you...
