Category: Gardening

Top 5 Gardening Trends of 2017

Like anything else, gardening is subject to design trends that change with the times. Victorians had their greenhouses filled with tropical plants, while mid-century Americans loved their clipped hedges and...

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10 Best Plants for Summer Blooms

Kansas City summers are HOT, and they can take a real toll on some plants, so we’ve prepared a list of the 10 best plants for summer blooms that can...

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How to Keep Houseplants Alive and Thriving

Adding a bit of greenery to your home can give your decor a natural boost and even help you relax and be more productive. Houseplants are also great at purifying...

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Put Your Garden to Bed for the Winter

As fall rushes in, it’s time to think about putting your garden to bed for the winter. From the fall cleanup to preparing a layered compost pile, you can get...

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How to Grow Vegetables in a Small Space

There’s nothing like the taste of freshly picked vegetables on your plate. Did you know you can grow a surprising amount in a small space? Even if your backyard is...

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What is Companion Planting, and Can it Make My Garden Better?

When you think of the perfect garden, you might imagine rows of identical plants. This arrangement might work well in Farmville, but in the real world you can get much...

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10 New Gardening Tips and Tricks

With the multitude of gardening advice out there, it probably comes as no surprise that there are some strange-but-true tips you haven’t come across yet. From fish heads to old...

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