New for 2018 Annuals continued
To view images of these varieties, visit the online version of the April 2018 issue at KCGMAG.com.
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New for 2018 Annuals add beauty to life
To view images of the varieties in this article, visit the online version of the March 2018 issue at KCGMAG.com.
Read moreGarden Winners Part II
To view images of these varieties, visit the online version of the February 2018 issue at KCGMAG.com.
Read moreGarden Winners Part 1
To view images of these varieties, visit the online version of the January 2018 issue at KCGMAG.com.
Read moreEditor’s Choice: Viburnum
To view additional images of Allegheny viburnum, visit the online version of the October 2017 issue at KCGMAG.com.
Read moreHOLLY
To view additional images of Holly varieties, visit the online version of the December 2017 issue at KCGMAG.com.
Read moreEditor’s Choice: Lantana
Lantana: The Bold and the Beautiful Much of our landscape consists of trees and shrubs, both evergreen and deciduous. Of course, there are plenty of perennials too. Then in strategic locations, we use bold annuals to add that important wow factor. These annuals just don’t look good one day, they must be impressive any time of day, every day! This
Read moreTrees at Linda Hall Library
A Kansas City Treasure The Arboretum at Linda Hall Library is home to hundreds of majestic trees, including several Greater Kansas City Champion Trees. The library was established in 1946 through the philanthropy of Linda (1859-1938) and Herbert Hall (1858-1941). Some of the larger trees were growing here when the library was established, as they were part of the Hall’s
Read moreDaylilies
Summer Garden Delights When daylilies are mentioned, many people picture the orange daylilies from their childhood. These “ditch lilies” as they were called, could be seen in the ditches of rural areas, along streams and around many rural and city homes. Even today, ditch lilies still thrive in these locations. Today, daylilies offer a rainbow of color combinations and a
Read moreButterfly Bush
Ambrosia for butterflies, blooming shrub for the garden Can you guess which plant tops the list of “Best Plants for a Butterfly Garden”? Its name is a huge hint. Of course, Butterfly Bush Buddleia (also Buddleja) reigns Number One. This sun-loving shrub produces nectar-filled blooms that always seem to be the most popular among butterflies. If by chance there might
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