Category «Planting»

Stay Cool with Shade Trees: Your St. Louis Landscaping Guide

Are you tired of sweltering under the summer sun? 🥵 Transform your outdoor living area into a refreshing oasis by adding native shade trees to your landscaping! 🌳😎 Shade trees not only provide a refreshing retreat for people enjoying the outdoors, but they also play a crucial role in keeping buildings cool. Let’s explore some of the best native shade trees for St. Louis and how they can make a real difference in beating the heat.

Rethinking #NoMowMay: A Thoughtful Approach to Landscaping for Pollinators

If you’re familiar with the viral #NoMowMay movement, you’ve likely encountered the idea of letting lawns grow wild during the month of May to support pollinators. While the concept has gained popularity, many experts argue that a more thoughtful approach is required. Dennis Evans, a landscaping specialist, shares his insights on the matter, emphasizing the …

Hydrangea Haven: A Guide to the Best Varieties for a Stunning Yard

Whether you’re looking to create a focal point in your yard or add some color and texture to your landscaping, hydrangeas are an excellent choice.

Ways to Remove Bush Honeysuckle and Why It’s Important for Biodiversity

Invasive bush honeysuckle has become a serious problem for homeowners and the environment in St. Louis. This non-native shrub grows quickly and crowds out native plants, harming local ecosystems. It is important for homeowners to remove bush honeysuckle from their property to help restore the balance of the natural environment. Here are the top 6 …

Upgrade Your St. Louis Yard with These Top 5 Native Plants

Hey, you St. Louis homeowners! If you’re looking to upgrade your yard’s beauty game, consider adding some native plants to your landscaping. These babies are locally sourced and know how to handle the climate and soil, which means they’ll make your life a lot easier. Plus, they’re like a 5-star resort for local wildlife! So, …

Enhancing Your Property’s Value: The Art of Landscaping Investment

Are you ready to level up your property game and increase your home’s value? Then it’s time to invest in landscaping. Not only will it make your home look beautiful, but it can also add some serious cash to your pockets.

Winter Gardening – problem spotting and winter tasks for plants

Winter conditions offer many challenges to our gardens every year. Has your yard suffered from winter damage? Learn what to look out for, and what steps you can take to keep your garden looking its best, even in the harshest of winter conditions. Winter Gardening – Problem Spotting In St. Louis we experience snow, ice, …

Build-A-Bear Sculpture & Outdoor Plaza Design/Build at Union Station

Not everyone knows that the Build-A-Bear headquarter office is in St. Louis, right at Union Station. To mark their 25th business anniversary, Build-A-Bear wanted to create something unique to enhance the visitor experience outside of their flagship Build-A-Bear studio and home offices to celebrate the milestone. Working with a team of architects and contractors in …

Every 2021 Outdoor Living Design Trend in One Place

After a year of uncertainty one thing is clear; everyone is ready for change this year. Bright, thoughtful design is in this year, as we discover the latest design trends for 2021. See what the creative design pros (including our team!) are predicting will be the hottest trends in outdoor living design for 2021. The …

A Backyard Design to Improve Your Yard

Everyone wants a backyard they can enjoy. Some are lucky enough to move into a home that has a beautiful backyard space. The rest of us need help creating a backyard design that looks as beautiful as it is functional for our family to enjoy. A great backyard starts with a great design, and landscapers …