The garden center can feel very big for someone who has little knowledge about plants. Here are 3 things you MUST do to grow with your plants! Well, here it is my first blog! In January, Alice hired me to take on the social media, marketing and outside sales here at Longfellow’s. HELLO! It has […]
Are My Crape Myrtles are Dead?
Trust us. Your crape myrtle is probably not dying! Let us explain… There is no denying the beauty of a crape myrtle. With their spectacular blooms in the summer and their blazing fall colors, we can understand why many people choose to put these into their landscapes. This year we have had several calls concerning […]
Oh, So Many Arborvitae Choices
Attractive evergreen foliage and a dense habit makes Arborvitae a favorite in the landscape. New varieties are available that can be used in so many ways. Thuja occidentalis is also known as American Arborvitae or Eastern White Cedar and native to the north and east of US and Canada. The American Arborvitae is not deer resistant. Holmstrup – 5-6′ […]
Helping to Grow a Legacy 30 Years with Janet Dueber
In March of 1987, Longfellow’s Garden Center opened it’s doors. At that time, along side Alice Longfellow, Janet Dueber began her garden career. Fastfoward 30 years and that partnership is still going strong! On March 23, 2017, we celebrated Janet for being with Longfellow’s for 30 years. Co-workers, family and garden center customers surrounded her […]
What to Expect with this Sudden Weather Change
Winter is headed back to mid-Missouri for the next week. Hopefully this “do and don’t” list will answer some questions. Don’t try to cover trees and large shrubs. Any cover is ineffective and may actually cause more damage. Flowers will be lost when temperatures go below 27 degrees. Flower buds can withstand temps into low 20’s or […]