Resources
Plant Lists
Guides
- Evergreen Needle Drop – Seasonal
- Hydrangea Care
- Planting Perennials
- Planting Trees and Shrubs
- Pruning Shrubs
- Pruning Trees
- General Guide for When to Prune Deciduous & Evergreen Shrubs
- When & How to Prune Ornamental Grasses
- Watering Tips for Healthy Plants
- When to Prune Holly
- When to Prune Common Perennials for Winter
Diseases
You may be ready to put the hose away, but your evergreens might not be quite ready for winter. If fall has been dry, a little attention now can help them head into the colder months.
Maples may get most of the attention, but they don’t have to carry autumn alone. Explore six fall color trees with glowing color, distinctive forms, and options for landscapes large and small.
If you’ve ever worried you’ll ruin your vine by pruning at the wrong time, you’re not alone. This guide explains when to prune clematis by breaking down the three clematis pruning groups (1, 2, and 3), with simple timing cues for St. Louis-area gardens. You’ll get a quick cheat sheet plus troubleshooting tips so you can prune confidently and keep the blooms coming.
Leaves beneath the shrubs, seed heads for birds, and a few sturdy stems can all have a place in a tidy yard. Here’s what St. Louis homeowners can leave for wildlife and how to handle cleanup.
