At some point or another properties in urban and suburban areas were likely part of something larger – such as a farm, prairie or perhaps even a forested area. These areas of deep rooted trees thrived off natural nutrients, such as last year’s decomposing leaves and broken tree limbs returning nutrients back into the soil. … Continued
St. Louis weather can be rather unpredictable at times. It’s common to expect all 4 seasons in only a week’s worth of time. As the New Year begins to set in, so are the brisk days of winter with a few teasers of 60 degree weather that has everyone impatiently waiting for warmer days to … Continued
Urban areas are one of the most ideal places for better stormwater management practices. Loaded with impervious surfaces, such as parking lots, median strips, islands and more, commercial landscapes become a highway for deposited pollutants to runoff the lot bombarding surrounding soils with contaminates. These contaminates – such as heavy metals, oils, sediment, and even … Continued
Perennials have become increasingly popular in home landscaping due to their low maintenance nature and dramatic aesthetics in the winter. They come in various shapes and sizes that are eye candy through any season of the year, making it a fitting centerpiece or accent plant in your garden or flowerbed. Some of the most popular … Continued
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s the time of year when Christmas lights are in full swing lighting up the town; and each year they get more extravagant than the last. You don’t have to search far to find the most flamboyant display in your area. Your news feed might be blowing up … Continued
Written by: Shonda Lucks To achieve a sustainable landscaping you may need to change the way you think about traditional landscaping. Many things need to be considered for a sustainable landscaping. The goal is to reduce the use chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides while also reducing the amount of water and energy needed to maintain the landscaping. … Continued
Written by: Shonda Lucks “Sustainability is important to make sure that we have and will continue to have the water, materials, and resources to protect human health and our environment” EPA Is sustainability important to you? I could stop this blog right there and say no more. You could read that sentence only and really ponder, … Continued
Written by: Jason Maylee “For afore the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is ripening in the flower, he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks, and take away and cut down the branches.” This passage was written many years ago in the bestselling book ever written, the Bible. … Continued
Written by: Shonda Lucks Sustainability can simply be defined as the capacity to endure. We already live far beyond the earth’s capacity to support us as humans. This growing challenge has created a call to action for us as a society, a city, a business and as individuals. We cannot continue to use tomorrow’s resources … Continued
How do I Identify Nutsedge? Nutsedge, also known as nutgrass is an extremely aggressive perennial weed, fighting for residence within your turf. Its long grasslike blade is a yellow-green which can produce a purple or yellow spikey head. These triangular shaped leaves are commonly about 1/2 inch thick and can grow up to 30 inches tall. … Continued
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