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3 Plants to Repel Mosquitos in Your Backyard

Sometimes you need more than a citronella candle to keep mosquitoes away from your porch. Arm your fortress with these stylish potted plants that naturally repel those pesky insects.

Gardening

Where to Find Pumpkins and Fall Produce in Springfield, MO

Fall is officially around the corner, which means lots of fall flowers and local! To make things little easier, 417 Home’s Editor-at-Large...

sep 12 2019 | Fall, Flowers, Gardening, Local Activities

Mosquito repelling plants for your backyard in Springfield, MO

Gardening

3 Plants to Repel Mosquitos in Your Backyard

Sometimes you need more than a citronella candle to keep mosquitoes away from your porch. Arm your fortress with these stylish potted...

jun 2019 | For the Home, Gardening, Outdoor Spaces

Gardening

3 Ways to Dig Into Spring Planting Season

As we near the estimated last spring frost for southwest MO, gardeners can now start laying the groundwork for a successful spring planting...

mar 2019 | Gardening, Outdoors, Spring

Upcylced Greenhouse Rountree Springfield MO

Outdoor Spaces

A Tour of Joyce and Joel Hood's Upcycled Greenhouse

When Joyce and Joel Hood had to cut down their beloved sycamore tree, they decided to create a garden in the sunny patch of land that was...

mar 2019 | Gardening, Local Home, Outdoor Spaces, Q&A

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Enjoy a Spring and Walk through Springfield Botanical Gardens

Stroll through the peony, lily and rose gardens at Springfield Botanical Gardens at the Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park.

mar 2019 | Gardening, Outdoors, Spring

Gardening

Find Garden Plants, Floral Arrangements and More at Schaffitzel’s Flowers

Schaffitzel’s Flowers has been a mainstay of Springfield’s gardening world for generations.

jun 2018 | Gardening, Outdoors, Q&A, Shopping

Gardening

How to Pick the Perfect Summer Tomato

Tomatoes are versatile, delicious and readily available in 417-land. A local expert shares how to find the cream of the heirloom crop.

jun 2018 | Food, Gardening

Gardening

Take a Whimsical Wisteria Walk this Summer

Enjoy the full bloom of one of the oldest plants in Springfield with a summertime walk.

jun 2018 | Gardening, Outdoors

Gardening

Where to See Spring Flowers in Phelps Grove

Want to see spring blooms? Follow this floral-inspired walk through the Phelps Grove neighborhood in Springfield.

mar 2018 | Gardening, Outdoor Spaces, Parks, Spring

Gardening

Build Your Own Raised Beds

Get the inside scoop on building your own raised beds for gardening this season.

jun 2017 | DIY, Gardening, Outdoor Spaces

Gardening

Growing Top-Notch Tomatoes

Tomato season is here, and the freshest way to get a bite out of summer’s best fruit (sorry, watermelon) is to pick it straight from the...

jun 2017 | Food, Recipes

Gardening

Summer Lawn Care

Help your lawn beat the heat with these tips from local landscaping pros.

jun 2017 | Gardening, Outdoors, Summer

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Gardening

3 Plants to Repel Mosquitos in Your Backyard

Sometimes you need more than a citronella candle to keep mosquitoes away from your porch. Arm your fortress with these stylish potted plants that naturally repel those pesky insects.

Gardening

Where to Find Pumpkins and Fall Produce in Springfield, MO

Gardening

3 Plants to Repel Mosquitos in Your Backyard

Gardening

3 Ways to Dig Into Spring Planting Season

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A Tour of Joyce and Joel Hood's Upcycled Greenhouse

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Enjoy a Spring and Walk through Springfield Botanical Gardens

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Find Garden Plants, Floral Arrangements and More at Schaffitzel’s Flowers

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How to Pick the Perfect Summer Tomato

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Take a Whimsical Wisteria Walk this Summer

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Where to See Spring Flowers in Phelps Grove

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