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Plant Lists
    • Black Walnut-Tolerant Plants
    • Deer-Resistant Plants – Perennials
    • Deer-Resistant Plants – Trees & Shrubs
    • Holly Pollinator List
    • Hummingbird Garden Plant List
    • Pollinator-Friendly Plants
    • Plants for Butterfly Gardens
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    • Plants for Wet Soil
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
  • Anthracnose
  • Boxwood Blight
  • Cedar-Apple Rust
  • Cercospora Leaf Spot
  • Rhizosphaera Needle Cast
  • Rose Rosette
Pests
  • Bagworm
  • Boxwood Leafminer
  • Boxwood Psyllid
  • Fall Webworm
  • Japanese Beetle
  • Lace Bug
  • Magnolia Scale
  • Spruce Spider Mites
  • Whiteflies
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Beyond Leaving Leaves: Real Habitat in Your Winter Garden

Discover why simply choosing to leave the leaves is only the beginning of creating a real winter habitat in your Missouri garden. Learn how small, purposeful changes can boost pollinators, enrich soil, and make your landscape healthier and more resilient all season long.
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Sustainability

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Best Types of Grass Seed for St. Louis—Grow Like a Pro

Not sure what grass seed will thrive in your St. Louis yard? This guide breaks down the top-performing grass types for our region and gives you expert advice on when and how to plant. Your dream lawn starts here!
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Care

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Struggling Plants? 4 Hidden Reasons Trees Fail

Even with perfect care, trees and shrubs can still struggle. Discover 4 common but overlooked reasons and what you can do to fix the problem—before it’s too late.
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Care

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Rain Garden Solutions St. Louis Homeowners Should Know

Learn how rain gardens, bioswales, and bioretention systems help manage stormwater while boosting your curb appeal. Perfect for St. Louis homeowners looking for tidy, eco-friendly landscape solutions.
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