Infill construction is the construction of new homes or buildings on previously unused land in an existing neighborhood. This process can help homeowners stay in neighborhoods they love while upgrading their living spaces. Infill construction can also involve the construction of a new home in the place of an older home that is unsafe to renovate, as well as the creation of a neighborhood development on an unused property.

Even after living in their home for ten years, Lisa and Scott Null never felt like it was truly theirs. Located in Wildwood, in the suburban hills of Chesterfield, the original layout and interiors didn’t match their tastes or personalities. When they purchased the property in 2012, the home’s color scheme was burgundy, beige and orange. “The colors were very dark and even with tons of windows in our house, it never felt like we had enough light,” says Lisa. “We wanted a brighter vibe on our main floor, and the kitchen had always been at the top of our renovation list.”

The owners of this home both grew up in multi-generational families, where grandparents resided with them. It seemed natural, then, the practice would continue, with the husband’s parents living with them when the couple started having children.

     Jesse Gilbertson first discovered the concept of bonsai during a landscape design class at the University of Missouri. “One of our projects involved a table full of small trees, a table full of decorative pots and piles of rocks. We had to take a tree and match it with a pot and match it with some rocks,” he explains.

March might be too early to officially start your planting, but it doesn’t mean it’s too early to continue preparing your garden for the warmer months. One of the biggest challenges gardeners face are weeds. Classified as any plant growing in the wrong place, weeds can choke out your plants causing them to grow slower or smaller and forcing them to compete for nutrients and sunlight. Weeds can also become homes for garden pests that can further harm your plants and make it difficult for you to create the garden of your dreams.

With over 18 miles of trails through 2,400 acres of diverse habitats, visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of Missouri’s natural landscape, enjoy spring wildflowers in bloom and explore the Nature Reserve’s unique history with the guidance of a local expert.

History of the Bascom House, Thursday, March 6th, 10a.m.–12p.m.