Redhead Coleus making a statement in a garden bed. Cool Coleus Coleus Care and Garden Design Coleus are an essential…
Earliest Spring-Blooming Flowers in Southwest Missouri
Spring landscape with Tulips, Daffodils, Pansies, Redbuds, Grape Hyacinth, and Phlox. Early Spring Bloomers Wake Up Your Garden in February…
Elephant Ears: Add a Tropical Touch to Your Garden
Giant Elephant Ears (Alocasia) in planters outside. Elephant Ears What are they? Elephant Ears are a popular plant for gardens…
Annuals vs Perennials
Landscape using a mix of annuals, perennials, and trees and shrubs. Annuals vs Perennials Which should I plant? What are…
Butterfly Gardening in Southwest Missouri (Beginner’s Guide + Expert Tips)
Many butterflies visiting Zinnias at the Nathanael Greene Butterfly House in Springfield, MO. Butterfly Gardening in Southwest Missouri How do…
Maximum Curb Appeal, Minimum Effort
Front door dressed up with flower pots. An elegant accent tree to the right. Maximum Curb Appeal, Minimum Effort How…
Shade Gardening in Southwest Missouri
Shaded landscaping with perennials (Hostas, Astilbe, Coral Bells, and Daylilies). Shade Gardening in Southwest Missouri What can I plant in…
Deer-Resistant Gardening in Southwest Missouri
Deer damage to Arborvitae trees in Southwest Missouri. Deer-Resistant Gardening in Southwest Missouri How can I keep deer from eating…
