Brennan Farm Nursery: Top-Rated Landscaping Services Serving Wellsville, MO 63384

The key is a proper foundation. Start with a high-quality landscape fabric or a thick layer of newspaper under your mulch to block weeds. We recommend using a coarse, natural mulch like cedar or hardwood bark, applied 2-3 inches deep, which decomposes to enrich your soil while suppressing weed growth. Come see us; we can help you choose the right materials for your specific garden beds.

First, check the power source and backup battery—a dead battery is a common culprit in our area. Next, ensure the timer's programming wasn't accidentally reset. If those are fine, it might be a wiring issue or a faulty solenoid valve on a zone. We can advise on timer models known for reliability in our local climate and point you to trusted professionals for repairs if needed.

For easy-care beauty that supports local ecology, we recommend tough natives like Purple Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, and Little Bluestem grass. For shrubs, consider Viburnums or Serviceberry. These plants are adapted to our Missouri climate, require less water once established, and are more resistant to local pests and diseases, reducing the need for constant care and intervention.