New for 2023
By: Nate Anderson, Landscape Designer As a designer for Rost Landscaping, I get the added benefit of working closely with Superior Garden Center who stocks an enormous selection of plant materials. Our retail center is always looking to stay ahead of the curve by providing the newest and best performing landscape plants on the market. […]
Deer Resistant Plants
Here in mid-Missouri, there are many pests to watch for in your landscape but ‘deer resistant landscape’ is a phrase we hear day in and day out. If you’re tired of fighting the deer in your landscape and feel like giving up, we get it. But there are many plant choices to consider that deer […]
Landscape Lighting: A Bright Spot in Your Outdoor Space
Landscape lighting has been a popular addition to outdoor spaces for several years. Over these years, lighting systems have improved in regards to technology, durability, and ease of installation. Low voltage, LED lighting systems have become the most desired option. LED systems offer the same benefits of spot lighting your landscape and added security while […]
The Life of a Tree
By the time a tree is planted at your home, it has seen many faces and places. A lot of time and effort is put into the tree before it can ever provide shade for your yard, become the ultimate treehouse tree for your kids, house a happy little tire swing, or provide fruit, fragrance, […]
Selecting Japanese Maples
Adding specimen plants to a landscape design is one way we like to add interest and focal elements to an outdoor space. Japanese Maples are an excellent selection for a specimen plant as there are several different varieties to choose from. As long as you have a suitable location for the tree, you can really […]
Smart Irrigation Systems
In the North America, landscape irrigation water use averages more than five billion gallons each day. Over half of this water is wasted due to overwatering caused by inefficiencies in conventional irrigation methods and systems. Smart irrigation systems offer economical, practical, and sustainable solutions to the shortcomings of traditional watering. Smart irrigation systems use Wi-Fi […]
Dogwood Trees: Native vs. Chinese Varieties
We carry 3 different types of Dogwood Trees: Native Dogwood (Cornus florida), Chinese Dogwood (Cornus kousa), and Kousa Hybrids. Many are familiar with common native dogwood cultivars such as the Cherokee Princess, Cloud Nine, Cherokee Brave, and Cherokee Chief. But with a little bit of clarification on the kousa and kousa hybrids you can check […]
New Tree & Shrub Varieties to Look for in 2022
There are a whole host of new or recently new tree & shrub varieties showing up in the market. Breeders have done a superb job! However, knowing if they will be available is a pretty big IF. Nursery inventory is the lowest we’ve ever seen it. A triple hit of the 2021 Texas freeze, Covid […]