Category Archives: Plants-Bushes-Trees

Pruning in Winter

Posted on January 12, 2023 by beautifycrestwood

As we have a warm day here and there during the winter, it’s a good time to prune trees and shrubs. I’m currently working on a hydrangea hedge which is fairly large project. The video below by Scott Woodbury shows … Continue reading →

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Nature Outreach – Sept. 24th

Posted on August 31, 2022 by beautifycrestwood

The City of Crestwood will be hosting an outreach event at Crestwood Park that includes a food truck and nature-themed scavenger hunt. Partnering organizations will also be on hand to share details about the habitat restoration efforts currently underway at … 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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Black-Eyed Susan

Posted on July 6, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

Black-Eyed Susan or Rudbeckia hirta is a new flower to me which sprouted up from the free packet of seeds given away by Beautify Crestwood. What was a surprise was that the seeds were only planted on March 26th and … Continue reading →

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Echinacea – Purple Coneflower

Posted on February 18, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

I found a recent trial of Echinacea – Purple Coneflower – that you might enjoy. Echinacea is a prolific bloomer in my gardens, but doesn’t always come back especially when attacked by my root loving voles. I keep seed from … Continue reading →

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60 Days from Now

Posted on February 15, 2021 by beautifycrestwood

Have hope! Here are some April flowers to look forward to in spring.

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Calamint – Montrose White

Posted on October 8, 2020 by beautifycrestwood

One of the impossible conditions that people list online when they are looking for plants is, “Perennial which blooms all summer.” One of the few perennials which fulfills these conditions is Calamintha nepeta – Montrose White. I’ve only grown this … Continue reading →

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Daylilies

Posted on August 1, 2020 by beautifycrestwood

One of the spectacular flowers in the garden in July are daylilies. Below are some flowers from one of our new committee members. Below the pictures is an article about Daylilies. The pictures and article are by Lisa Bozdeck. Daylilies: … Continue reading →

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Free Trees This Spring

Posted on April 29, 2020 by beautifycrestwood

I just noticed a post from the mayor about trees you can order now and have the city pay for. It appears that you can order more than one, but of course you would need the space. Below is the … Continue reading →