Landscaping and Garden Tips & Suggestions

3 Ways to Give Your Containers Some Fall Pizazz

By the end of the summer, your existing annuals may be showing some signs of summer distress. Fear not! Greenleaf Garden Services is here with some great ideas for freshening up those tired old planters with some glorious autumn colors. Mums the Word Adding some mums to existing planters will bring a bold splash of … Continue reading 3 Ways to Give Your Containers Some Fall Pizazz

Is It too Late to Plant a Garden in June?

While there may not be as much rain and the temperature continues to rise, underground moisture keeps plants watered so you can typically still successfully plant garden vegetables and plants in June. Year after year it’s the same thing.  We get calls, questions, and concerns; asking whether or not it’s too late to plant? Did … Continue reading Is It too Late to Plant a Garden in June?

The “Wait Not Wade” Woes – Planting in Wet Soil

If you are anything like us, you’re itching to get outside, you’re always thinking about being outside, and when you have an opportune moment not preoccupied with other “things”, you are outside. So, you just got home from work, or it’s the weekend and time to plant those plants that have been sitting on the … Continue reading The “Wait Not Wade” Woes – Planting in Wet Soil

Groundcovers: Mother Nature’s Carpet

Are you struggling with a slope in your yard? Wind, water, and heightened activity can cause soil particles to move. This erosion ultimately leads to drainage and runoff issues for your property and can also have lasting effects for your neighbors. Adjacent properties, larger water systems, and the local environment can all be affected by … Continue reading Groundcovers: Mother Nature’s Carpet

Be Ready for Spring with Landscape Maintenance from Greenleaf

It’s hard to believe it, but spring will be here before we know it! Wouldn’t it be great if you looked out your window and saw a perfect landscape with no leftover leaves or dead plant material and fresh mulch? We can make it happen. Sign up for our Annual Maintenance Plan Our annual maintenance … Continue reading Be Ready for Spring with Landscape Maintenance from Greenleaf

Drought Alert!

We posted this blog a couple of years ago and now here we are again making jokes but NOT about watering. Please read the following information carefully and give us a call if you’re worried about missing the boat. Enjoy and stay warm out there! Calling All Gardeners, Homeowners, & Tree Lovers!!! Unless you see … Continue reading Drought Alert!

Seasonal Spectrums

Fall is the time for colors and yet another helpful way in which Mother Nature shows us the signs of a season well spent and a beautiful one to come. Greenleaf would like to take this opportunity to share with you some wonderful moments in time to tantalize your senses and help you treasure that … Continue reading Seasonal Spectrums

There’s No Need To Fear, Fall Cleaning Is Here!

Yes, that’s right folks! It’s time to start thinking about fall cleaning again. Whether you’re looking for advice on what to do, how to do it, or just in need of a little extra help, Greenleaf is here to help save the day! From garden bed maintenance to drainage, planting, and hardscaping projects, our knowledgeable … Continue reading There’s No Need To Fear, Fall Cleaning Is Here!

The Wild Wild West

Our Kansas City weather is unpredictable, but one thing holds true, our combination of high heat, high humidity, and southwest winds can wreak havoc on a west facing landscape. Whether refreshing your current landscape or moving into a newly constructed home, taking the necessary steps to prepare the soil, choosing the right plants for the … Continue reading The Wild Wild West

Water to Live, Live to Water – A Watering Guide

The age old question(s) of how much water should I give my plants?, what is the best time of day to water?, and how should water be applied? does not have to be a brain rattler. While it is true that each individual plant and where it is sited is unique, we should always give … Continue reading Water to Live, Live to Water – A Watering Guide