We are back at the market this weekend for Widgeonwood’s “My Funny Valentine” Mid-Winter Party.

Saturday, February 4th from 10am – 4pm
The Prairie Village Shops
(Inside the old Macy’s Home Store)
3935 W. 69th Terrace
Next to Einstein’s
In the “Heart” of Prairie Village

Receive a free gift just for stopping by!

♥  Pick up an orchid for your sweetheart — or yourself!
♥  6″ annual pots available for purchase
♥  Gift certificates make a great Valentine present

This mild weather is keeping us working.  Let us work for you.

• Update or enhance your landscape
• Arrange for on-going landscape and garden maintenance services
• Schedule a one-time clean

See you Saturday!

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What a difference a year makes!  Last January Kansas Citians were constantly digging out from snow after snow, and this year we’ve enjoyed 60 degree temperatures!  No matter what the weather is like outside though, the winter months are the best possible time to plan that new landscape or garden renovation.  Landscape designers are generally looking for something creative to do this time of year, and your contact with them will not only be welcomed, but you will enjoy a more leisurely, and probably more rewarding experience since they are not so distracted by peak- season, time induced deadlines.  And, though it is somewhat rare, if mild weather conditions do persist, preparatory work for that new landscape project can be accomplished during the dormant season.  Photographs of continuing projects accompany this blog to give the reader an idea of what can be completed this time of year.

Some possible winter projects include removal of existing unwanted plantings, fertilization and improvement of existing soil profiles, delineation of use areas and installation of edging materials, pruning of pertinent deciduous plants, as well as developing “wish lists” of plants, hardscape materials, and garden accessories.  If you are considering an improvement to your outdoor environment, contact Greenleaf’s design team now during the off-season and let us help bring your ideas to life!

Contributing editor:  Don Archer, Don Archer Designs in partnership with Greenleaf Garden Services

Are you taking advantage of these mild days?  You should be!  We have had little moisture recently so your plants could really use a drink.  Pay particular attention to evergreens.  Although we haven’t had rain, we have seen lots of wind which will make many evergreens especially thirsty.  Temperatures are predicted to stay unseasonably warm into next week so get that hose out.  Your garden will thank you.

                          Liz, Sandy, MJ, Eric and Jennifer

If you have been following us on facebook, you’ve seen us transition outdoor arrangements from summer to fall and now to winter.  Here is a beautiful example of front door containers first in July, then in November and finally last week.

We would welcome the opportunity to do this for you.

Call us at 816-916-5171 or ‘Contact Us’.

Some of our latest creations.

Basket of pomegranates

Magnolia, pines cones and a cat tail!

♪♫  Jingle all the way…

So glad cardinals don’t migrate!

He was a beautiful addition to this arrangement.

Fall and winter arrangements are not just for “fancy” containers.

We created this beautiful arrangement

in a lightweight plastic hanging pot.

Perfect for that empty shepherds hook at the mailbox.

Just a reminder to make sure your hoses are disconnected.   Night time temperatures are getting pretty frosty.

If you have questions or other concerns, contact us at 816-916-5171.

Join us this Saturday, December 3rd, from 10am until 5pm at Widgeonwood’s 20th annual Holiday Market.

This year we will again be at
          The Prairie Village Shops
          3935 W. 69th Terrace
          Prairie Village, KS  66208
          (former Macy’s Home Store)

Greens arrangements are a great way to keep your outdoor containers full, fragrant and looking beautiful all winter.  We will have a few available for purchase on Saturday or you can custom order yours for pick up or delivery.  To see a few that have done, visit our Gallery at http://www.greenleafkc.com/blog/gallery/winter-greens/.   We still have a little time to work in a fall display, too.  If you cannot make it to the market but would still like to place an order, call the office at 816-916-5171.

We are currently scheduling leaf clean ups and winter watering visits.  Come talk to us about what we can do for you.

We will have gift certificates on hand.  Greenleaf Gift Certificates are great for friends and family.  They are available in any dollar amount to be used towards any Greenleaf service offered.

Have you been thinking about updating or enhancing your landscaping?  We can help with everything from rearranging your current plant material creating a fresh new look to designing an entire renovation for your property.  We will have our portfolio on hand so you can review some of the work we have done.  Come see us and together we’ll make a plan suited just for your home.

In addition to landscape design and installation, we also offer landscape and garden maintenance services.  This can be a one-time clean up or regularly scheduled maintenance services to keep your landscape looking its best in all seasons.  Let us develop the program that works for you.

As always, Sally will have lots of yummy goodies available at the market to tempt your taste buds.  In addition, there will be other talented artisans with gorgeous, one of a kind products that will truly help you finish those long shopping lists and enable you to finally put up your feet & enjoy the season!

Thank you for your continued confidence in Greenleaf.  We sincerely appreciate your support over the years and look forward to seeing what the new year has in store for all of us.

Hope to see you Saturday!

Happy holidays,
Liz, Sandy, MJ, Jennifer and Eric

It’s not too late to let us create a beautiful fall arrangement.

And then, winter greens are perfect for the holidays.