Necessity is the mother of ingenuity. When faced with awkward or small spaces a gardener’s creative ingenuity kicks in to create natural beauty regardless of the confines of the space. Planting small spaces has become trendy: keeping cost down, ensuring low maintenance and achieving a more private, cozy feel. There are numerous things to consider when gardening in small spaces, …
Spring is such a beautiful time with blooms everywhere. Some of the first blooms come from our bulbs resting beneath the surface. We see them for such a short time it’s almost excruciating to see them go, partially because they disappear most of the year and partially because they don’t disappear quickly enough. They are so untidy for such a …
Every year the statewide arboretum selects the plants of the year under Great plants for the Great Plains. They have been chosen for their beautiful characteristics as well as their ability to thrive in the tough seasonal climate of the Midwest. They select one plant from each of the following categories: tree, conifer, shrub, perennial and grass. Each year our …
