Glorious Gardens

A company of experienced gardeners, passionate about creating and caring for ornamental gardens using the best horticultural practices.

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Robins are a common sight in gardens during the spring months, singing their distinctive song as they search for food and mates. They are a beautiful addition to any gardenscape at all times of the year. #wildlifeinthegarden #backyardbirds #grownative

📸: Payton Sullivan

[Glorious Gardens @GloriousInStLou]

It's official--spring is here! 🐝 🌷 🌿
What do you enjoy most about spring in the garden? Comment below ⬇️ 😄

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Magnolias are another spring superstar we are currently enjoying around town! 💫

These trees have beautiful form and big white, yellow, or pink blooms. Their mature height ranges from 6-60ft., depending on the species and cultivar. 💜

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Daffodil appreciation post! These classic spring blooms have an abundance of charm and a variety of beautiful cultivars. Their brilliant shades of yellows can brighten even the chilliest of early spring mornings.

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Red maple (𝘈𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘶𝘣𝘳𝘶𝘮) is an early bloomer you may have even noticed as early as January in some parts of St. Louis. These blooms are beloved by pollinators on warm late winter days 💗 🐝

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#enjoyingthewintergarden

When there is not much growing in the garden it is nice to stop and appreciate subtle beauty in form and winter color. Like these turtlehead (Chelone) seed heads, aptly names because of their blossom shape.

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The deep navy berries of 𝘈𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘱𝘢 provide a nice pop of color in wintertime combined w/ the red-pinkish tint of the new twigs and buds. This native shrub is a great option for ornamental beds tolerant of clay soil & will grow in full sun - part shade.

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Happy Valentines! We hope you are taking this time to enjoy celebrating the people you love in your life. #Letlovegrow 💗 🌷

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#enjoyingthewintergarden Dried hydrangea panicles can be beautiful winter interest, staying crisp and full with a tan or golden color in the low winter light. They are dazzling in the morning sun of a partial shade garden!

📸: Payton Sullivan

[Glorious Gardens @GloriousInStLou]

#EnjoyingtheWinterGarden
One of our absolute favorites in the winter garden, coralberry (𝘚𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴 𝘰𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴) is native to Missouri and naturally found in a variety of habitats. The rich coral color of the berries brightens up the winter garden.

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Seen a large brown & white bird looming at the edge of your landscape? Perhaps you've seen them in action, making a dive for unsuspecting squirrels, & have seen the flash of red tail feathers? The aptly named red-tailed hawk is one of our most common birds of prey!

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Happy #SquirrelAppreciationDay, these little rascals both entertain & frustrate us. It's time to come to terms w/ our "love-hate" relationship. These mischievous rodents play an important role in the garden ecosystem, helping to support beloved predatory birds & foxes.

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#GardenCare #stl #gardens #bulbs #winter

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#WildlifeintheGarden DID YOU KNOW?! When dark-eyed juncos are foraging in your garden beds they are also helping to reduce weeds in your garden. According to the @MDC_online , juncos eat seeds of common weed species such as chickweed, lamb's quarters, and sorrel.

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Winter is the perfect time to get the ball rolling on your landscape dreams. 2023 design services are available to our clients beginning in February. We can schedule the initial design meeting upon the return of your 2023 care contracts. #gloriousgardens #stl

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#wintergarden #gardencare #stl #gloriousgardens

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Happy New Year! I am so grateful to be sharing it with you!

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These are some things our staff do to reuse their Christmas trees after the ornaments are put away!

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#WinterSolstice marks the end of our season in the garden. We wish you all happy holidays and look forward to the new year! ❄️ 🎉

📸 : Payton Sullivan

[Glorious Gardens @GloriousInStLou]

Make sure to check on any summer bulbs you have tucked away for next season. Discard any bulbs that have moldered and rotted. #wintergardencare #stlouis #summerbulbs #plantcaretip