Notes from the Garden | Kinghorn Gardens - Part 7
We’ve been creating outdoor spaces for more than 30 years, and our team has years of experience and knowledge they can’t wait to share with you.
Questions You Should Ask Before Planting a Tree
Education | July 1st, 2016
Before planting a tree it’s a good idea to both interrogate the site, and yourself, to make sure you end up with the right plant in the right place. Work through these four questions and get...
Container Gardening Facts & Fiction
Education | June 27th, 2016
The art of container gardening is sometimes shrouded in clouds of mystery, myths and far too many tropicals. Instead of simply "keeping up with the Jones" and splashing as much color as possible into...
Suburban Perennial Meadow Designer Q&A
Projects | June 15th, 2016
Catch up on the latest with the Purple Polos with a quick Q&A with landscape designer Nate Huse and a newly installed Suburban Perennial Meadow. Q: What was the client looking for in this...
Bryan Kinghorn’s Take on EAB
Education, News | June 14th, 2016
Emerald Ash Borer has been receiving a lot of press lately and the threat that it poses to the ash tree population in Nebraska now that it has been confirmed in Omaha. EAB specifically feeds on ash...
EAB Is Here. Now What?
Education, News | June 14th, 2016
Emerald Ash Borer has been receiving a lot of press lately and the threat that it poses to the ash tree population in Nebraska. EAB specifically feeds on ash trees or other members of that...
Seven Deadly Sins of Spring Gardening
Education | June 1st, 2016
1. Over Mulching We’re more engaged with the ritual rather than the reason. You think you’re freshening up your garden for the season ahead but if you’re like most people you’ll actually end...
7 Arbor Day Fun Facts
Education, News | April 29th, 2016
The holiday began with journalist Julius Sterling Morton, who moved from Detroit to Nebraska in 1854. At the time, the wide open spaces of the west weren't working out so well for...
The Message Behind Your Valentine’s Bouquet
News | February 13th, 2016
With Valentines Day just one day away; it may be a good idea to quickly get educated on the message you are sharing with that bundle of fragrant florals before you say something you don't mean on...
Guy Behind the Garden: Tab Tworek
People | February 8th, 2016
Tab Tworek, Nursery Yard Manager Joined the Team: October 2013 Day-to-day activities: Staging plant material for install and gardening crews, unloading and organizing plant material when...
New Purple Polo Alert! Meet Sarah!
People | January 31st, 2016
We are excited to introduce one of our newest leadership members, Sarah Cross! She has been supervising the color department, and a member of the purple polos since October of last year. How did...