The History of Irrigation in the United States
Remember going to the beach as a kid? You have your pail and shovel in tote, ready to engineer the best sandcastle ever constructed. You lay the…
Missouri Sweet Gum Tree: Treasured Native or Spiky Nuisance?
Liquidambar styraciflua, commonly known as the sweet gum tree, is one of the most easily recognizable trees native to Missouri. These trees and their little spiked balls…
7 Native Bushes and Shrubs Native to Missouri
Native growing is one of the biggest trends in local landscaping – and for good reason! As much as we love our lawns, they can be wasteful…
How to Spot Elm Trees in Missouri
Missouri is well-known for a few of our beautiful species of trees, especially our dogwoods (the state tree) as well as our giant American elms. Large and…
Dogwood Trees in Missouri: How-to Guide
Missouri would not be the same without the yearly spectacle of blooming dogwoods we’ve all come to know and love. These unsuspecting trees hideout as for most…
The Best Fruit Trees to Plant in Missouri
There is no outdoor feature more special than a big, beautiful fruit tree. When fruit trees ripen, they add a sweet smell and a pop of color…
6 Tips to Prepare for the Next Missouri Blizzard
If you were one of the thousands of people in northern Missouri hit by this year’s Thanksgiving weekend blizzard, you may be thinking about better ways to…
5 Great Smelling Firewoods for Winter
Winter has come across the nation as well as Columbia, Missouri. While temperatures dive down and snow begins to cover the ground families all over the nation…