Thursday, September 15, 2011
Planting bulbs in the fall will give your garden welcomed color come springtime.
The weather is turning cool in the area, making it the perfect time to plant spring and early summer flowering bulbs. Tulips, daffodils and hyacinths come to mind, but alliums and lilies fit the bill, also. The ideal time to plant spring flowering bulbs is when the soil temperature is around 60 degrees about six inches below the surface. This typically translates into late September in the St. Peter’s area. Bulbs need time in the cool ground to become established before the cold winter weather sets in. Most home improvement stores, such as Lowe’s and Home Depot have bins of bulbs out now, ready to give your garden a burst of color come springtime. True bulbs share certain characteristics. The center of flowering bulbs is referred to as the…
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Lowe's
8501 Mexico Rd, Saint Peters, MO
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Home Depot
6190 Mid Rivers Mall Dr, Saint Peters, MO
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
With a bit of pre-planting preparation, clematis can provide spectacular vertical color and interest in any St. Peters garden.
Clematis is a great addition to any St. Peters' area garden. Will a bit of preparation before planting, clematis will bring years of stunning vertical color to any home garden. There are hundreds of clematis species worldwide and the majority of varieties are climbing plants. Some species grow upwards to 30 feet, but most of the types found at the home and garden stores in the area grow in the 8-foot to 14-foot range. The majority of clematis found in home and garden stores or nurseries in the area grow vigorously in our climate. When ordering clematis online or via a catalog, always double check that the plant is suitable for the St. Peters climate. The bloom color of the clematis tends to fade over the life of the bloom. As a rule, most …
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Daylilies are a great way to add stunning color to your summer garden. They are easy to care for regardless of your level of gardening interest and are well suited to our hot, St. Peter's summers.
Daylilies are not actually true lilies. Through years of hybridization, the daylily has evolved and is no longer part of the Liliaceae subfamily. It is classified in the Hemerocallidoideae subfamily. Daylilies are a diverse group of flower boasting hundreds of varieties. They are easy to care for and thrive with a bit of maintenance. While a day lily blooms last typically less than 24 hours, each scape (stalk) has many blooms on it. Because of this, a clump of daylilies can put on a vibrant show that lasts for weeks. Daylilies are not commonly used in flower arrangements; however they make beautiful cut flowers for display. A few scapes in a vase will produce flower blooms for several days. The optimum time to plant daylilies is the spring…
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Koenig's Nursery
5130 Mexico Rd, Saint Peters, MO
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
The wet and humid weather may keep grass green, but some plants have struggled to get established. Garden centers still have some stock left to get your garden summer-ready.
The wet, cool spring has had a bit of an impact on most area vegetable gardens as well as flowers and lawns. After a quick chat with Kelli Morgan, owner of Koenig’s Nursery on Mexico Road, I was armed with the knowledge (and a few plants) I needed to get things back on track. Just like with any potted plants you will plant in the garden, giving an extra boost of nutrients will help the plant thrive in the months to come. Wiggle Worm Earthworm Castings, sold at Koenig’s, will give the soil a boost and is safe to put into the soil directly with the plants—it is non-toxic and completely organic. A small handful into the bottom of the hole will promote vigorous plant growth and a strong root system. Right now is the time to get a second …
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Koenig's Farm Fresh Produce Orchards & Greenhouses
268 Jungermann Rd, Saint Peters, MO
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Patti Baratta
7:38 pm on Friday, July 15, 2011
Lisa, I would love to chat with them! I will give you a call early next week for some info! more ›