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Free Native Seeds

Posted on October 24, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

We have 50 free native seed packets at Whitecliff Recreation Center. These seeds are best planted in the late fall and have around a thousand seeds. These won’t last long so drive over ASAP.

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Free Native Seeds – Saturday, Oct. 23rd.

Posted on October 16, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

Whitecliff Park Fall Festival – 11 a.m. 1000 seeds – needs at least 25 square feet – weed free.Plant after Nov. 15th – barely cover with soil or potting mix.This mix has both annuals and perennials. Below is what my … Continue reading →

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Father Dickson Cemetery Clean-Up

Posted on September 28, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

Volunteers Needed. Father Dickson Cemetery Clean-Up, 845 Sappington Rd, St. Louis, MO 63126 Sat. Oct. 16 at 9:00 a.m. Bring rakes, pruners for trimming ivy, loppers for branches/honeysuckle, and lawnmowers.   Will be done about noon.   This is being sponsored by Kiwanis One … Continue reading →

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Rain Gardens and Other Options

Posted on September 9, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

City Regulations – Stormwater Management Techniques EPA – Rain Garden Information Mobot – Rainscaping Guide Shaw Nature Reserve – Rain Gardening Crestwood Water Mitigation Examples

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Echinacea Problems

Posted on August 26, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

The most common problem I have with Echinacea is the Aster Yellows Disease which shows up occasionally in my garden. The above picture shows what it looks like as compared to a normal Echinacea. The only solution to this is … Continue reading →

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Crestwood Native Plant Sale

Posted on August 23, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

Thursday – September 30 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pmRoeslein & Associates, Inc. is hosting a native plant sale. Sale will be in the parking lot.9200 Watson Road, Crestwood, MO 63126 Some vendors accept cash, check, or credit cards; some … Continue reading →

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August Soil Preparation

Posted on August 14, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

If you’re contemplating putting in a native seed flower bed in late fall, August is a good time to get the soil ready. Your main job is to get rid of all the grass and weeds and have a clean … Continue reading →

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Color in the August Garden

Posted on August 5, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

Thought I’d share this view of a Tiger Swallowtail on Joe Pye Weed.

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Vacation Sprinkler Setup

Posted on July 21, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

If you need to water potted plants during a vacation, here’s a basic setup which worked for me. You first need a timer to let it know when you want the water turned on and for how long. I used … Continue reading →

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Memorial Garden Dedication

Posted on July 15, 2021 by beautifycrestwood
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