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Winter Watering and Garden Prep Tips for Healthy Spring Growth

As the cold weather sets in, many homeowners think their gardening duties are finished for the year. However, there’s one essential task that is often overlooked: watering. Even during the dormant winter months, your trees, shrubs, and garden need care. Let’s dive into some winter watering tips and gardening practices that will set you up

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Fall Landscaping Trends: Embracing Autumn Beauty in the Northland

As summer fades and the crisp air of fall settles in, it’s time to think about transforming your landscape to reflect the vibrant colors and unique beauty of the season. In Kansas City, fall presents a wonderful opportunity to embrace new landscaping trends that celebrate the rich hues of autumn. Here are some popular plant

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Preparing Your Garden for Fall: Essential Tips for Transitioning from Summer

As summer draws to a close, it’s time to start preparing your garden for the fall season. In the Kansas City Northland, the transition from the warm, sunny days of summer to the cooler temperatures of fall presents a unique set of gardening opportunities and challenges. By taking a few strategic steps, you can ensure

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Summer Gardening Tips for Kansas City’s Northland

As the summer heat settles in over Kansas City’s Northland, maintaining a vibrant garden requires special attention to watering, pest control, and overall care. Here are some essential tips to keep your garden thriving during the hot months: 1. Watering Techniques During the summer, plants in Kansas City’s Northland often face intense heat and humidity.

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Battling Japanese Beetles: A Guide to Managing Their Invasiveness

Originating from Japan, these metallic green and copper-colored beetles have found their way into many parts of the United States, causing significant damage to vegetation along the way. Understanding their life cycle and implementing effective management strategies can help mitigate their impact on your landscape. Life Cycle: Japanese beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, starting as

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Sheryl Hoefler

Meet Sheryl

Working alongside family brings a unique blend of camaraderie and professionalism to the workplace, and for Sheryl Hoefler, it’s a dynamic she thoroughly enjoys. As a vital member of the Blue Sparrow team, Sheryl plays a key role in the day-to-day operations, focusing primarily on office management tasks. From handling HR matters to managing accounting

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Joy Day

Meet Joy

I was born here in Excelsior Springs and went to High School in Lawson. I started my career in the Hotel industry at the age of 18, working for John Q. Hammons properties, Marriott, Holiday Inn, and even The Elms Hotel in Excelsior Springs. I worked as a Director of Catering; Events and Wedding Planner

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Aiden’s Tips and Tricks

Certain plants thrive when grown together, while others can inhibit each other’s growth. Research companion planting techniques to maximize your garden’s productivity and keep pests at bay. For example, planting marigolds alongside tomatoes can help deter nematodes and other pests. Stock image Give your potted plants a refreshing boost by using ice cubes for watering.

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