Category: Winter
Pest prevention for indoor winter plants is critical. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss the various types of indoor pests common to the region of southeast Kansas and across the four states, including northwest Arkansas, southwest Missouri, and northeast Oklahoma. In addition, we’ll provide you with tips on preventing and managing these indoor plant pests and […]
Now that it’s winter, the challenges of maintaining healthy indoor plants become more apparent, especially for plant enthusiasts in Pittsburg, Kansas.In today’s blog, we delve into the challenges of winter plant care and detail effective strategies to overcome any obstacles. Whether you are a seasoned plant enthusiast or just starting your indoor gardening journey, understanding […]
As winter approaches, many gardeners and compost enthusiasts may wonder about the best practices for managing their compost during the colder winter months. Winter compost management is crucial to maintaining a healthy and productive compost pile, requiring special attention and care.In today’s blog, we’ll talk about compost care, providing helpful tips for effective maintenance. Learn […]
A winter greenhouse is incredibly productive for winter harvests. However, unheated structures can still capture solar energy and shelter a wide variety of cold-tolerant crops like kale, carrots, leeks, scallions, carrots, and spinach.In some households, it can become the heart of your kitchen during the cold season months, providing homegrown vegetables and herbs from November […]
Although it’s perfectly normal for trees to lose their limbs and leaves every year, it might surprise you to learn that fallen limbs and leaves can harm the health of your lawn if left to pile up.If your goal is to allow the leaves to biodegrade into compost, that’s a great idea to feed your […]
Fall may seem like the perfect time to prune woody plants, like your trees or shrubs, but there is a lot of conflicting information online about when to shear a tree or bush.For example, the Missouri Botanical Garden suggests that trees and shrubs be cut at different times of the year. That’s to say, trees […]
Fall is the perfect time to work in the garden in Pittsburg, Kansas. With winter months closing in, you’ve probably begun thinking about which outdoor potted plants to transition indoors. But we’ve already had our first freeze this season, which means you’ve likely already moved those plants indoors.So what can you do to treat any […]