How to Test if Your Trees Need Water

In the midwest the weather can be unpredictable (to say the least). Sometimes it tornados in December. One day it might be 70 degrees, the next day could be 30 degrees. Sometimes it rains… a lot. Sometimes it doesn’t rain at all. During those not so lovely midwest dry spells you want to check your trees, shrubs and other plants to be sure they are properly hydrated. Here are some tips on how to properly check for hydration and how to tell is your trees and plants are being under/over watered!

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5 Trees to Plant for Spring Color in Your Missouri Landscape

Spring is a beautiful time of year in Missouri, with new growth and vibrant colors appearing all around us. If you’re looking to add some spring color to your landscape, planting trees is a great way to do it. But with so many options out there, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to the best trees to plant for spring color in Missouri Zones 6a and 6b, with help from the experts at Frisella Nursery.

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Frisella Nursery – 70th Year Anniversary

70 years ago Frisella Nursery was founded by Frank Frisella to provide quality and unique plant materials to the Greater St. Louis community. Frisella Nursery has since expanded into the area’s largest garden center and landscaping company that continues to provide quality and unique plant materials from its own farms and some of the best growers across the country, as well as provide award winning landscape design/build projects, a variety of landscape maintenance services, wholesale, and more.

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How to Make Money with Your Very Own Garden

Gardening can be a fun hobby, allowing you to spend time outside while also getting some exercise. According to Healthline, outdoor gardening can also be good for your mental well-being and even reduce stress. If you want, you can even leverage your green thumb for financial gain. There are plenty of ways that you can make money with a garden. Read on to discover how you can use gardening as a side hustle.

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Creative Ways to Repurpose Christmas Trees

After all of the presents are opened and the holiday decorations start to come down, many people end up just tossing their cut Christmas trees at the dump, but there are so many creative ways that you can reuse and recycle them. Just about every part of your cut christmas tree can be repurposed whether it is for decor around your home, adding to your gardens or creating feed for animals.

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How to Care for Poinsettias

There’s no potted plant that says Christmas quite like a vibrant red poinsettia. Your Christmas decorations are not complete without one or two of these cheery, brilliantly colored plants around your home. Here’s some tips on how to care for them!

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Some Inexpensive and Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Home

We all go through those times when we envy some of the homes we see in magazines or
on television and look at our own homes and sigh. Well, you don’t need to buy a new
home or even make major overhauls to your current one. What you may only really need
to do is to spruce up the one you’re in. And you don’t even have to spend a lot of money,
either. You just need some time, a little elbow grease, and ideas.

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8 Signs That Your Tree Is Dying

Trees are more dangerous than sharks in terms of how much damage they do… kinda scary if you look out your window and see how many trees surround your home. But it’s true, more people are victims of trees falling on them than shark attacks. Knowing how to identify if your tree is sick or dying can help you avoid a tree catastrophe on your property. 

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How To: Change Hydrangea Color

Hydrangeas are one of the only types of flowers that have the unique ability to change colors. The color change is a response to the amount of aluminum in the soil that it is planted in. Read more to find out how you can change the color of your hydrangea!

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The Pros, Cons & Alternatives to a Concrete Patio: A Guide for Midwest Homeowners

A patio can increase the possibilities of your outdoor living space by adding valuable, functional space. If you are thinking about adding to your outdoor living space, you might be wondering what type of patio is right for you. You don’t want to overspend but you also may be worried about taking a shortcut with materials that could ultimately cost you more in the long run.  You just want to know that you made the best choice so that you get the most return on your investment and are happy with your decision in the years to come. That’s why we’re looking closely at concrete as a patio choice to help you decide if it’s right for you.

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