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How to Landscape Over Concrete and Pavement (8 Ways)

June 2, 2023 by Janice Lundy
How to Landscape Over Concrete and Pavement

Maybe you’ve just moved into a property where there’s an existing expanse of concrete, or you’ve grown tired of a patio space that’s just too big for your needs. Fear not! There are plenty of … Read more

Categories Gardening

What Happens When You Mow Over Weeds?

June 1, 2023 by Janice Lundy
What Happens When You Mow Over Weeds?

Into each garden some weeds must come, sooner or later. After all, short of erecting an impermeable barrier over your lawn and garden, weed seeds will end up on your property, while other undesirables will … Read more

Categories Lawn Care

5 Types of Grass in Missouri (The Ultimate Lawn Guide)

May 31, 2023 by Jamie
5 Types of Grass in Missouri - the ultimate missouri lawn guide

Between sweltering summers, frigid winters, severe rainfall, and drought, choosing a turfgrass that will withstand Missouri weather is a challenge. Which grass is right for your Missouri lawn? Read on to find out. What To … Read more

Categories Grass Guides

How To Get Rid of Bugs in Mulch (The Ultimate Guide)

June 4, 2023May 31, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
How To Get Rid of Bugs in Mulch

Mulch is one of the best tools in the home gardener’s arsenal. Used properly, mulch can inhibit weed growth, regulate soil temperature (protecting vulnerable roots from frost or extreme heat), retain moisture to reduce the … Read more

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What Do I Put on The Bottom of A Raised Garden Bed On Concrete?

March 28, 2024May 29, 2023 by Janice Lundy

Raised bed gardens are a great way to deal with a large expanse of concrete without having to tear out the concrete pad. Not only do they add a welcome note of green, growing plants … Read more

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How Often Should You Water Lamb’s Ear?

May 27, 2023 by Janice Lundy
How Often Should You Water Lambs Ear

Lamb’s Ear, or Stachys byzantine, is a tough perennial native to Iran, Turkey, and the Caucasus. As you might imagine from its native range, it’s used to growing in dry conditions and so it’s a … Read more

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How Often Should You Water Pachysandra?

May 27, 2023 by Janice Lundy
How Often Should You Water Pachysandra

Native to Japan and China, Pachysandra is a hardy evergreen ground cover that is also known as Japanese Spurge. Because it thrives in shady locations with dry soil, it’s an ideal choice for planting under … Read more

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How Often Should You Water Peppermint Plants?

May 27, 2023 by Janice Lundy
How Often Should You Water Peppermint Plants

Native to Europe and the Middle East, peppermint plants produce one of the most instantly recognizable flavours in the world. Used in everything from chewing gum to cleaning products, peppermint is easily grown in home … Read more

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How Often Should You Water a Sempervivum?

May 27, 2023 by Janice Lundy
How Often Should You Water a Sempervivum

Sempervivum is an evergreen succulent plant that is remarkably low-maintenance, as well as being so hardy that they can survive winters as far north as zone 3. Because they are succulents, Sempervivum will rarely need … Read more

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How Often Should You Water Viburnum?

May 27, 2023May 27, 2023 by Janice Lundy
How Often Should You Water Viburnum

Viburnums are one of the most delightful trees or shrubs to add to your landscape, as their sweetly scented blossoms will perfume the air around them when they bloom in spring. While they will quickly … Read more

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