Assessing the Damage – Spring 2018 One thing consistent about Missouri winters is that they can be brutal in the strangest ways.  What seems like a mild winter yields what we call “winter damage”; burnt leaves, dead twigs, missing plants, reduced flowering, and shrubs that show no signs of life. The Holly ‘Centennial Girl’ in […]

What is the difference between compost and mulch? And when do I use each? Compost and mulch are terms often used synonymously.  However, there is a big difference between the two and are not to be used the same way. Compost is biologically active material that breaks down from organic matter.  Mulch, on the other hand, is […]

Shade trees are a wonderful feature in the landscape.  They provide shade on a hot summer day, a welcome relief in addition to reducing cooling costs.  However, they also create one of the most difficult landscaping challenges, especially if a slope is involved.  Moss seems to be the only thing holding the soil. What rainfall that actually soaks […]

Here is a quick list of lawn problems and the causes: Disease in the Lawn: Mowing too short Not mowing often enough Watering too often Watering too much Over-fertilizing Disease usually doesn’t show up until we have hot, humid weather.  Applying fungicide helps, but the best control is using good care practices.  See our blog […]