Plants for Winter Interest
How to Incorporate Color and Texture Using Plants for Winter Interest We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again—there is so much more opportunity for winter interest in your landscape than you could imagine. Even though most plants have lost their leaves and blooms, color and texture are still attainable. Below is how we […]
Dinosaur Kale with Baby Potatoes & Feta
Planting cold crops is one of our favorite ways to garden. Spring and fall veggies are delicious and less susceptible to pests and extend your time to have fresh vegetables on hand at home. Here’s how one of our staff members used their Dinosaur Kale this fall. Check out this recipe for a super easy […]
Under the Gutter Plants
One of the most common questions we get is ‘What can I plant at the corner of my house to add some height?’ Planting this close to the house can be difficult because you don’t want to have large limbs hanging over your roof, or roots disrupting your foundation but don’t think your options are […]
Drought Resistant Plants
Landscaping in Missouri can be challenging when it comes to dealing with unpredictable weather patterns. If you remember last year’s drought, we know it was tough to keep landscapes looking great. Despite this, it is possible to create a beautiful landscape that is more drought-resistant by picking the right plants. In this article, we will […]
Mature Plants and Their Importance
When opening a new landscape design, we are often given set criteria for the functionality, budget, and general aesthetic of the space. We then take your vision for the space and apply fundamental principles of landscape design to create functionally beautiful space. As we all know, those six key principles that we focus on are […]
Shade Trees for Fall Color
As we get requests to create planting designs for clients, I would say that adding color through the seasons is high on many people’s priority list. When thinking about adding color, most are focused on the flowering color that various trees and shrubs can provide. While that is the most common way to add color […]
Paver Driveways: The Ultimate Showstopper
Whether you’re building, renovating, or looking at homes, the focal point on the front of your house is usually the front door. Your front door is a way to add a pop of color or a creative point of interest that enhances the appearance and functionality of your home. Like your front door, your driveway […]
4 Dwarf Trees You Should Know About
In several landscape projects we work on, we come across or design in bed spaces that are too big to fill out with shrubs, but not quite big enough to add a typical ornamental or shade tree. Many times these areas are located near the house where larger trees will not fit the space. These […]