Category: Van Becelaere Greenhouse
As the temperatures begin to cool and the days get shorter, now is an ideal time of year to start planning and preparing your fall garden for the upcoming Fall harvest. In today’s blog, we’ll explore the advantages of fall planting and provide valuable tips for gardening in our region.Preparing Your Garden Beds for Fall […]
When it comes to gardening, timing is everything. By considering regional factors such as temperature ranges and soil conditions unique to each state, you can select plants for planting in July. Before you know it, you’ll have a flourishing garden that thrives despite the challenges posed by summer weather conditions.So understanding regional considerations is crucial […]
It is nearly May, and planting season is in full swing here in the four-state region. If you love gardening, you know April and May are peak months for planting. But if you’re new in the area or just picking up the craft, planting can be tricky.Many factors go into growing a garden. However, the […]
Trees are valuable assets to any property, providing visual interest, shade, color, habitat, and numerous other benefits. However, choosing the right tree for your region can be daunting. You want a tree that will thrive in your area, but it’s going to take a little time to reach its full potential.Choosing A Fast Growing TreeWhen […]
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 […]
As summer temperatures tip the scales into the triple digits, many gardeners across the four states struggle to keep their gardens thriving. Although, many plants react differently to rising temperatures.How Summer Temperatures Affect GardensIn the past week or more, you’ve probably received alerts from the National Weather Service about extreme heat advisories. That has likely […]