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- [Best Summer Performing Annuals](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/12/03/best-summer-performing-annuals/)
- [What kind of weather is expected in July?](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2026/03/27/weather/) - WEATHER & MOON PHASES for the month of JULY? Highs and Lows avg temp 80° avg high temp 89° avg low temp 71° Clear or Cloudy avg nbr of clear days 13 avg nbr of cloudy days 8 Rain and Snow avg snowfall 0 avg rainfall 3.7″ avg nbr of rainy days 9 Moon
- [LIMELIGHT PRIME Panicle Hydrangea](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2026/06/29/limelight-prime-panicle-hydrangea/) - introducing LANDSCAPE SHRUB OF THE YEAR Limelight Prime Why grow Limelight Prime? Vivid Blooms Long blooming Stronger Stems Click here to learn more. Each bright lime green flower is held sturdily aloft for its entire flower show and well into the fall, when it has finished to a rich punch pink color.
- [RISE UP LILAC DAYS CLIMBING ROSE](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2026/06/02/rise-up-lilac-days-climbing-rose/) - introducing ROSE OF THE YEAR Climbing Rose Why grow Rise Up Lilac Days Rose? Very vigorous and healthy growing plant Long blooming flowers with rare color Incredible fragrance attracts pollinators Click here to learn more.
- [Hotlines](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/06/29/hotlines/) - Master Gardeners in Kansas and Missouri are available to help you achieve gardening success.
- [Union Hill Garden Tour](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2026/05/04/union-hill-garden-tour/) - Join us for the 31st Union Hill Garden Tour! Sunday, June 7, 2026 - 10am to 3pm Here's the link to learn more.
- [LET'S DANCE LOVEABLE reblooming hydrangea](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2026/04/27/lets-dance-loveable-reblooming-hydrangea/) - introducing Reblooming Big Leaf Hydrangea TRIALED & TESTED FOR YOUR SUCCESS Let’s Dance® reblooming hydrangeas flower on both old and new wood, so they flower even after harsh winters or untimely pruning. If the early summer bloom is compromised by late freezes or a pruning mistake, the plants will flower again in late summer. Let’s Dance
- [LET'S DANCE SKY VIEW Continuous Blooming Hydrangea](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2026/03/26/lets-dance-sky-view-continuous-blooming-hydrangea/) - introducing Continuous Blooming Hydrangea TRIALED & TESTED FOR YOUR SUCCESS Let’s Dance Sky View hydrangea is unlike any other on the market. For one, it’s a continuous blooming hydrangea, not just a reblooming hydrangea, so not only will it give you more flowers, it will keep them coming all summer long instead of just late
- [THE POLITICS OF TREES](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2026/03/26/the-politics-of-trees/) - In a live town hall and screening, Nick Haines convenes local policymakers, developers and environmental advocates to dig into the thorny issues raised in the new Kansas City PBS documentary, The Politics of Trees. To learn more and RSVP click here.
- [DEER PROOF SHRUBS](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2026/02/27/deer-proof-shrubs/) - introducing Landscapes UNFAZED by Mother Nature click here for more information from Proven Winners.
- [Plant Peas](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2026/03/05/plant-peas/) - Kick-start spring by getting into the garden K-State horticulture expert suggests gardening activities to kick the winter blues With warmer days in the near-term forecast, many Kansans are eager to get back to gardening. Kansas State University horticulture expert Matt McKernan said early work can begin on vegetables like peas and lettuce. “If you are
- [INCREDIBALL STORM PROOF Hydrangea](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2026/01/29/incrediball-storm-proof-hydrangea/) - introducing INCREDIBALL STORM PROOF SMOOTH HYDRANGEA click here for more information from Proven Winners.
- [PROVEN WINNERS](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2025/12/29/proven-winners/) - introducing REMINISCENT® Garden Roses click here for more information from Proven Winners.
- [ENDLESS SUMMER](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2024/04/03/6448/) - THE WORLD’S BEST-SELLING HYDRANGEA From the collection’s introduction in 2004, Endless Summer® hydrangeas have continued to revolutionize the marketplace. Starting with the game-changing remontant genetics in The Original®, the brand has continued to introduce best-of-the-best varieties that raise the bar for reblooming hydrangea in the marketplace.
- [Enjoy nature and autumn treats at MDC’s free HOWLoween event Oct. 18 in Kansas City](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2025/10/07/enjoy-nature-and-autumn-treats-at-mdcs-free-howloween-event-oct-18-in-kansas-city/) - Costumes are welcome as visitors meet nocturnal wildlife, play games and enjoy treats. KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An autumn evening takes a nature-filled twist when the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and partners host HOWLoween from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center in Kansas City. HOWLoween is an annual celebration
- [Heat-Tolerant Plants That Will Make Your Garden Gorgeous](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2023/07/31/heat-tolerant-plants-that-will-make-your-garden-gorgeous/) - Baby, it’s hot outside! So hot, in fact, that we’re breaking records. No matter how much you’ve longed for warm days after shivering all winter long, our new climate reality may make you appreciate winter’s chill. Scorching summers and dangerous droughts might make you despair, wondering how you’ll beat the heat and ever grow a
- [Harvest Onions When Tops Fall Over](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2024/06/28/harvest-onions-when-tops-fall-over/) - In the Garden: When tops fall over, it’s time to harvest onions K-State horticulture expert says onions should be stored in a dry spot By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini says gardeners have no need to cry when looking for signs
- [K-State horticulture expert outlines plan for conserving water, saving money at home](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2023/07/31/k-state-horticulture-expert-outlines-plan-for-conserving-water-saving-money-at-home/) - Patton says homeowners should aim for one inch of water per week MANHATTAN, Kan. – Homeowners who set their sights on having the nicest landscape on the block may often sense the urge to water, water, water. But K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent Dennis Patton says they should instead be more strategic, in the
- [HELP WANTED](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2022/01/27/help-wanted/) - Area nurseries, garden centers, and birding stores are looking for active, energetic people to join their team. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of this extensive list. Swan's Water Gardens We are looking to add full time team members to our installation crew. Those who enjoy working outdoors, thrive in a
- [Service power equipment before putting it away for winter](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2020/12/01/service-power-equipment-before-putting-it-away-for-winter/) - K-State horticulture expert outlines common chores MANHATTAN, Kan. – The workhorses of the yard and garden – lawnmowers, tillers, garden tractors and such – are about ready for a rest. But before you put them away for the winter, Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham says they need a little tender, loving care. “It’s
- [2020 Year of the Lantana](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2020/02/28/2020-year-of-the-lantana/) - Lantana has a rich history of being utilized in the garden for long-lasting, colorful blooms, superior heat tolerance and the ability to attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Featuring clusters of bright colors, solid as well as multi-color, Lantana can be used in containers, landscaping and hanging baskets. In the 18th century, lantana was a popular greenhouse
- [START FROM SEED](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2020/02/28/start-from-seed/)
- [2019 HOSTA OF THE YEAR](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2019/06/30/2019-hosta-of-the-year/) - Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print' One of the very best hostas to come from Mary Chastain! This stunning hosta produces heart-shaped leaves with very wide, wavy, green margins. The narrow, creamy white markings in the center of the leaves shoot out from the cream colored petioles in a feathery pattern. Its thick substanced leaves make the
- [Salvia Wendy's Wish](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2019/01/31/salvia-wendys-wish/) - While dreaming about new plants for my perennial bed renovation, I scoured the internet and came across this beauty that attracts hummingbirds, from White Flower Farm. "In spring, our Director of Horticulture loves to plant this vigorous Australian selection next to his back porch. Each morning as he sits outside enjoying his coffee, he watches
- [Success with Succulents](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2019/02/01/success-with-succulents/)
- [Plants as Gifts](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2019/02/01/plants-as-gifts/)
- [To Mulch or Not to Mulch: The Benefits of Designed Plant Communities](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2019/01/31/to-mulch-or-not-to-mulch-the-benefits-of-designed-plant-communities/) - Old-school gardeners mulch planting beds every year. One to two inches is applied for perennials and grasses and 2-3 inches for trees and shrubs. Ground leaf mulch or shredded hardwood mulch goes down before the end of March to deter the inevitable onslaught of weeds in April. Mulch also shades the soil, cooling it and
- [Winterberry Hollies](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/11/04/winterberry-hollies/) - Winterberry Hollies It is easy to spot winterberry hollies in winter because of the bright, colorful, often shiny and red berries clinging to the branches. The dark green leaves of autumn slowly change to a bright golden yellow. A couple of hard frosts and the leaves drop, at which point the berries become a sight
- [Superbells® Doublette Love Swept Double Calibrachoa Calibrachoa hybrid](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2019/01/31/superbells-doublette-love-swept-double-calibrachoa-calibrachoa-hybrid/) - Look what caught my eye! Abundant, small double petunia-like flowers all season on cascading growth; low maintenance. The flowers are a gorgeous deep pink, with a fine white rim on each petal. The effect is pure heaven. Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer Long Blooming Fall Interest Heat Tolerant Deadheading Not Necessary Attracts HummingbirdsFind more info at Proven Winners.
- [Early Spring-Blooming Bulbs](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/12/03/early-spring-blooming-bulbs/)
- [Cut Flowers](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/10/01/cut-flowers/)
- [The Pin Oak](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/10/01/the-pin-oak/)
- [Daylilies](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/10/01/daylilies-2/)
- [Year of the Coreopsis](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/07/31/year-of-the-coreopsis/) - In the language of flowers, Coreopsis means “always cheerful,” and these delightful natives of the Americas live up to this designation in glorious fashion. Equally, at home in naturalized prairie settings or manicured landscapes, Coreopsis provide a lovely sunny presence wherever they make their home. Although typically seen in colors of yellow and gold, many
- [Superbena® Violet Ice Verbena](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/04/02/superbena-violet-ice-verbena/) - Superbena are the most vigorous, heat tolerant, and mildew tolerant series. While always great in containers they are also fantastic in landscape beds. They can tolerate dry soils and lower fertility. Normally either an application of slow release fertilizer or amending with compost is enough to keep them happy and blooming in landscape beds. They
- [Brilliant Beauties](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/07/02/brilliant-beauties/) - To view images of these varieties, visit the online version of the June 2018 issue at KCGMAG.com.
- [Editor's Choice: Coleus](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/07/02/editors-choice-coleus/) - To view images of these varieties, visit the online version of the May 2018 issue at KCGMAG.com.
- [Purple De Oro Daylily](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/05/02/purple-de-oro-daylily/) - Purple De Oro Daylily Hemerocallis x 'Purple De Oro' Loads of lavender-purple flowers with chartreuse throats rise above a neat, compact foliage clump of slender, green, grass-like leaves. Blooms freely throughout the summer. Easy care color for the front of borders and mass plantings, or for use as a container accent. Tolerant of heat and
- [Year of the Calibrachoa](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/04/02/year-of-the-calibrachoa/) - Few types of plants have seen the rise to stardom that the Calibrachoa has. From the first plants trickling into the US market during the late 1980’s, to the first of the Japanese breeding which arrived as Million Bells® in the early 1990’s, things have exploded. They were such beautiful plants but, at first, they
- [New for 2018 Annuals continued](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/05/03/new-for-2018-annuals-continued/) - To view images of these varieties, visit the online version of the April 2018 issue at KCGMAG.com.
- [New for 2018 Annuals add beauty to life](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/05/03/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.
- [Plant A Row for the Hungry](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/03/01/plant-a-row-for-the-hungry/) - What is Plant A Row for the Hungry? Plant A Row for the Hungry (PAR), is a people-helping-people program aimed at feeding the hungry in communities across the country. Harvesters' PAR program is a partnership with the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City. Last year, Harvesters distributed more than 52 million pounds of food, including
- [3B Plants](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/03/01/3b-plants/) - Plant for Birds, Bees and Butterflies (3B) March feature: Rockin'™ Playin' the Blues® Salvia longispicata x farinacea Playin' The Blues™ is a wonderful annual Salvia compact and richly colored it is easy and trouble free. It is sterile so it will not set seed and that means it will just bloom, and bloom and bloom
- [Vegetable varieties that shine](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/02/28/vegetable-varieties-that-shine/) - For vegetable gardening success, K-State recommended varieties consistently shine Tested in Kansas, for Kansas growing conditions OLATHE, Kan. – K-State Research and Extension has updated its recommendations of vegetable varieties that have consistently proven themselves to be hearty, resistant to drought and disease, while producing good amounts of fruit. These last few weeks of winter
- [Garden Winners Part II](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/03/01/garden-winners-part-ii/) - To view images of these varieties, visit the online version of the February 2018 issue at KCGMAG.com.
- [Garden Winners Part 1](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/01/27/garden-winners-part-1/) - To view images of these varieties, visit the online version of the January 2018 issue at KCGMAG.com.
- [Allium ‘Millenium’ 2018 Perennial Plant of the Year®](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/01/03/allium-millenium-2018-perennial-plant-of-the-year/) - The Perennial Plant Association has awarded the title Perennial Plant of the Year® 2018 to Allium ‘Millenium’. This herbaceous perennial, relative to the common onion, is a workhorse of the late summer garden. Bred by Mark McDonough, horticulture researcher from Massachusetts, ‘Millenium’ was introduced through Plant Delights Nursery in 2000 where it has proven itself
- [Editor's Choice: Viburnum](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/01/27/editors-choice-viburnum/) - To view additional images of Allegheny viburnum, visit the online version of the October 2017 issue at KCGMAG.com.
- [Editor's Choice: Lantana](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/11/01/editors-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
- [TAKE BACK YOUR WEEKENDS](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/03/29/take-back-your-weekends/) - Would you rather spend every weekend mowing, or enjoy a leisurely landscape? Take back your weekends by planting with a blue thumb, for cleaner water. When you landscape with native plants, your yard will need less mowing, fertilizers and pesticides. And native plants use less water, so they’re good for your wallet and the environment. Learn more at
- [Plan a visit in 2017](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/01/02/plan-a-visit-in-2017/) - The Kansas City Gardener Magazine is a monthly gardening publication in Kansas City
- [HOLLY](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2018/01/03/holly/) - To view additional images of Holly varieties, visit the online version of the December 2017 issue at KCGMAG.com.
- [Trees at Linda Hall Library](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/10/09/trees-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
- [Daylilies](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/10/09/daylilies/) - 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
- [Summer Emeralds](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/07/31/summer-emeralds/) - Summer Emeralds By Tom Schroeder Photos courtesy of Tom Schroeder. Visiting your flowers this summer are the green gems of the native bee world, the Metallic Green Sweat Bees. These harmless, quarter to half inch, bees live out their entire lives in your yard and need your help to survive. They will provide not only
- [Butterfly Bush](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/07/31/butterfly-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.
- [HOSTA](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/06/30/hosta/) - Hosta–still king of shade plants and easy for every gardener to grow Why Hostas Hostas continue to reign as the king of shade plants. In fact, they remain the top selling perennial in the country, surpassing the ever-popular daylily by a factor of two in sales volume. Hostas tolerate shade where many plants do not.
- [KENTUCKY WISTERIA](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/05/31/kentucky-wisteria/) - Kentucky Wisteria merits space in midwest gardens Wisteria is a genus that can be divisive in the plant world. Their unmistakable blooms can transport you to another land, filled with afternoon tea and romantic whimsy. In the wrong location, wisteria’s long, rambling vines will transport you to the Little Shop of Horrors. Wisteria is a member
- [Parade of Top Ten Newcomers](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/05/31/parade-of-top-ten-newcomers/) - Annuals to covet and grow Impatiens ‘SunPatiens Compact Tropical Rose’ Can you believe ‘SunPatiens’ are celebrating their 10 year anniversary? Ten years of rollicking good fun, phenomenal new introductions, and, in effect, turning the impatiens world on its ear from Day 1. New for 2017 is ‘SunPatiens Compact Tropical Rose’, the first of the compact
- [Roses that perform](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/04/28/roses-that-perform/) - Judy Penner, local expert rosarian, provides list of roses that perform well in our area and are available locally. Tahitian Sunset, an apricot blend Hybrid Tea Memorial Day, a medium pink Hybrid Tea Livin’ Easy, an orange blend Floribunda Day Breaker, an apricot blend Floribunda Elina, a light yellow Hybrid Tea Gold Medal, a medium yellow Hybrid Tea Strike It Rich, a
- [Wildflower of the Year](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/04/28/wildflower-of-the-year/) - Plains coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) is the Kansas Native Plant Society 2017 Wildflower of the Year (WOY). Plains coreopsis is 2 to 4 feet tall with many yellow and reddish brown terminal flowers blooming June through September. Leaves are divided, narrowly linear and oppositely arranged on the stem. This species is found in damp disturbed areas,
- [Prairie Star recommended flowers](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/03/30/prairie-star-recommended-flowers/) - Hummingbirds will like new list of recommended flowers as much as humans Prairie Star Flower list reveals latest recommended flowers for Kansas By Mary Lou Peter After years of sometimes-harsh tests, the winners have emerged: Kansas State University has unveiled its latest list of recommended annual flowers, including a sweet treat for hummingbirds and a vine
- [Pansies: a warm welcome in the cool season](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/04/03/pansies-a-warm-welcome-in-the-cool-season/) - Pansies are such a friendly-faced flower! But until the 19th century most people considered them a weed. Today, pansies are a hybrid plant cultivated from those wildflowers in Europe and western Asia. Much of the collection and cultivation of pansies can be attributed to plantsmen and women in the UK and Europe more than 200
- [Sun + Container = Yummy vegetables](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/03/02/sun-container-yummy-vegetables/) - Growing Vegetables in Containers Millions of Americans plant vegetable gardens. But oftentimes we hear comments such as, “I don’t have room,” or, “It is just too much work to combat our local soils.” If you are one of those people who can’t see the forest for the trees then I have the solution for you
- [Plant Profile: Dolce® Blackcurrant](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/03/01/plant-profile-dolce-blackcurrant/) - Dolce® Blackcurrant Coral Bells Heuchera hybrid Type: Perennial to zone 4 Sun/Shade: Will perform well in sun or shade in Northern climates, but will do best in shade in Southern climates. Height: The foliage is 8 to 12 inches tall, with flower spikes a foot or more taller than the foliage. Spacing: 16 to 20
- [All-America Selections 2017 Flower Winners](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/03/02/all-america-selections-2017-flower-winners/) - All-America Selections, the only non-profit trialing organization for plants that demonstrate great garden performance throughout North America, presents 11 exciting new AAS Winners for the 2017 garden season. We’re featuring the flowers this month, the vegetables in the March issue. Each of the following varieties was trialed in North America by professional, independent, volunteer judges
- [WITCH HAZEL](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/01/31/witchhazel/) - Cheerful Winter Bloomers By Jan Vinyard Isn't it hard for gardeners to be without bloom in the garden? You bet it is! The answer to that issue is to find things that bloom at unusual times, such as in winter. IN THE WINTER? That's right! Our Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) has been blooming during all
- [SMALL HOUSEPLANTS FOR SMALL PLACES](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/01/31/small-houseplants-for-small-places/) - These days it seems that our living spaces are getting smaller whether by desire or necessity. Yet we still want to add green life into our homes. It’s a good thing then there are small plants that can fill any small spot in your home. With a little digging you can find a world of
- [Plant Profile: Luscious® Citrus Blend™ Lantana](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/01/02/plant-profile-luscious-citrus-blend-lantana/) - Do you spend the winter months thinking and planning next year's garden? Are you looking for plant suggestions? Here's one worthy of your consideration. Lantana, this stellar garden performer, is one tough cookie. Extremely drought tolerant, easy care and no pests or disease problems, makes Luscious® Citrus Blend™ Lantana a must in the garden. Lantana
- [Editor's Choice: Amaryllis](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2017/01/02/editors-choice-amaryllis/) - Favorite Festive Flower When our children were young, we established a family tradition of shopping for a live Christmas tree. Also on the list of holiday décor was a wreath for the door, garland for the fireplace mantle, and an amaryllis or two for seasonal indoor color. Naturally, any excursion that concluded with hot chocolate
- [Poinsettia care](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/11/29/poinsettia-care/) - Poinsettia is perhaps the most common plant gift of the Christmas season. It is colorful, traditional and looks like it should be tough to withstand any conditions in the home. Many recipients assume that it will last for months in the home environment. Cared-for properly and the poinsettia will give weeks of color and pleasure
- [Winterberry Reds](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/11/29/winterberry-reds/) - Looking for a stunning shrub to be a highlight in the winter landscape? Winterberry is a solid contender. Ilex verticillata, commonly called winterberry, is a deciduous holly that is native to North America where it typically occurs in swamps, damp thickets, low woods and along ponds and streams. So she’s a natural for saturated areas
- [Editor's Choice:  Fothergilla](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/10/27/editors-choice-fothergilla/) - Meet dwarf Fothergilla, Fothergilla gardenii, an attractive three-season deciduous shrub that has been a stalwart performer in my garden for years. From the onset of spring through the conclusion of fall, she never disappoints. In early April the white, bottle-brush blooms appear with honey-like fragrance, and typically last for a couple of weeks. Then are
- [Crape myrtles](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/09/28/crape-myrtles/) - Jewel of the summer garden It seems as though the hot days of summer are behind us, and did you notice the heat-loving crape myrtles shine? Long a beloved staple in southern gardens as large bushes or small trees, crape myrtle has become more popular with zone 6 Midwestern gardeners, and for good reason as
- [Fall is ideal season for planting](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/08/30/fall-is-ideal-season-for-planting/) - Plant Trees and Shrubs Now Fall is an excellent time to plant new trees and shrubs in the landscape. There are several advantages to fall planting, so take advantage of this season to get a jump on the numerous spring landscape chores. Fall weather with the cooler temperatures and warm soil conditions make plant establishment
- [Tropical Hibiscus](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/08/30/tropical-hibiscus/) - When the growing season begins, gardeners eagerly fill garden borders, pathways and containers with colorful annuals. This is, of course, our way to kick-start what will soon be the bonanza of blooms. As spring-blooming trees, shrubs and perennials prepare to present a festival of colors, annuals lead the way. Gardeners put forth the same effort
- [Weed Profile](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/07/28/weed-profile/) - Bindweed: a noxious weed Like most gardeners I have a strong dislike for weeds. They create more work and rob our plants of much needed nutrients and water. But like many things in life not all weeds are created equally. By that I mean some weeds tend to be more of a pain in
- [Summertime Green](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/07/28/summertime-green/) - Summertime Green We gardeners can get carried away with always focusing on colorful flowers and foliage. Yes, such is important to a beautiful garden and landscape but don’t forget the GREEN! I find myself enamored with summertime’s green leaves, the sizes and shapes of leaves, and level of translucency in the leaves. Our intense summer
- [Plant Garden Scents](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/06/27/plant-garden-scents/) - Close your eyes and follow your nose around the garden. Here are some fragrant-blooming shrubs that local gardening gurus plant to stimulate their sense of smell. Korean Spice Viburnum Susan Mertz of Loma Vista Nursery really likes Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) for its early blooms and easy care. She says, “They are such a
- [Million Pollinator Garden Challenge](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/04/27/million-pollinator-garden-challenge/) - A campaign to register a million public and private gardens and landscapes to support pollinators. The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge (MPGC) is a nationwide call to action to preserve and create gardens and landscapes that help revive the health of bees, butterflies, birds, bats and other pollinators across America. We will move millions of individuals,
- [FLOWER FLIES](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/05/25/flower-flies/) - Their Babies Eat Your Aphids Photos and Text by Tom Schroeder When I say the word “Fly”, you probably do not imagine brightly colored, harmless Flower Flies feeding on flowers in your garden. Their larvae spend the night voraciously eating aphids on your garden plants while you sleep. By modifying a few gardening practices, you
- [PICK SOME PEPPERS](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/05/25/pick-some-peppers/) - Peppers, a highlight in any garden are one of the easiest plants to grow. Bringing a rainbow of colors, a plethora of shapes and different degrees of heat to your table, peppers are an attractive addition to any garden or container. It's easy to value these plants for looks and flavor alone, but the pepper
- [dealing with waterlogged soils](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/05/25/dealing-with-waterlogged-soils/) - Extended wet periods can cause problems with our area soils. Soils in this part of the country, for the most part, tend to have high clay content. Clay is poorly drained and aerated, and holds high levels of water, which can be detrimental to many plants. Identifying water-damaged plants Waterlogged soils exclude oxygen from
- [Ninebark](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/05/25/ninebark/) - Ninebark? Why not ten or eight bark my husband inquired. These are the type of questions I get when walking through a garden and trying to talk about plants with him. Gladly, this is my chance to wax poetic about plants. Here begins my enthusiasm about Ninebark. Physocarpus opulifolius, commonly called ninebark, is an upright,
- [Growing Herbs](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/04/27/growing-herbs/) - Easy and Tasty Basil Basil likes the warmth of full sun to grow best. Lift transplants carefully by the leaves instead of the stem. Set outdoors only after soil and air temperatures are warm. One chilly night can set plants back. Sweet green basil can be dried, frozen in ice cubes, or used fresh. Blended with pine
- [Pruning Shrubs in Spring](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/04/27/pruning-shrubs-in-spring/) - By Dennis Patton, Johnson County Extension horticulture agent Spring explodes with color, making this season one of the best times of the year here in Kansas City. Bright, colorful blooms fill our senses and remind us of the renewal that spring brings. Unfortunately, this colorful display does not last long. The end of a shrub's
- [Homemade Hummingbird Nectar](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/04/27/homemade-hummingbird-nectar/) - Making your own nectar couldn’t be easier. In a few easy steps, you can bring these nectar-loving birds to your feeder. Materials: 1/4 cup of refined white sugar 1 cup boiling water bowl spoon Important: Don't use honey; it can promote dangerous fungal growth. Organic, natural and raw sugars contain levels of iron that could
- [Hydrangea for Every Garden](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/04/28/hydrangea-for-every-garden/) - Not far from several bars at Westport in Kansas City is an oakleaf hydrangea that I have admired for many years. No doubt, it has received substantial abuse from late night revelers wandering back to their cars after hours of fun. Yet, this plant is always beautiful with huge flowers in the summer, gorgeous fall
- [2016 Year of the Carrot](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/03/29/2016-year-of-the-carrot/) - While carrots are one of the top 10 most economically important vegetable crops in the world, they also are one of the most popular vegetables to grow in home gardens - and for good reason. Carrots are delicious, nutritious, versatile, and with just a little bit of know-how, this root crop is easy to grow.
- [Tall Bearded Iris](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/03/29/tall-bearded-iris/) - Growing Tall Bearded Iris and Memories in Kansas City If you are reading this magazine, then you probably already have much experience with Tall Bearded iris. Maybe like me, a friend gave you a fan of leaves with a small bulb on the bottom and said, “plant this, it’s purple.” Hopefully, you took their advice and
- [New Bee Balm for the Garden](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/02/25/new-bee-balm-for-the-garden/) - 'Leading Lady Plum' Bee Balm typically bloom in midsummer, but ‘Leading Lady Plum’ leads the way in early summer, flowering earlier and forming a more petite clump than other Bee Balm (like ‘Pardon My Purple’). She typically blooms from early summer into midsummer and grows just a foot tall. Her densely branched, dark green,
- [2016 Year of the Delphinium](https://kcgmag.com/blog/2016/02/25/2016-year-of-the-delphinium/) - 2016 Year of the Delphinium Delphinium is a perennial favorite as the tall spikes of blue flowers in the background of a stately English or cottage garden. The modern delphinium flower may be a single or double rosette in popular blue or red, pink, white, violet and yellow. Many of the flowers have white or
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- [Planting a Bloodgood Japanese Maple](https://kcgmag.com/blog/videos/planting-a-bloodgood-japanese-maple/) - Bloodgood Japanese maple trees are an excellent choice for part shade to sun areas where you want colorful leaves and beautiful structure.
- [Shade perennials: Hostas and Heucheras](https://kcgmag.com/blog/videos/shade-perennials-hostas-and-heucherassh/) - Hostas and heucheras are two perennials that add color and texture to shade or part shade areas. In this video, we'll talk about Hosta "Guacamole" and Heuchera "Primo Wild Rose."
- [Growing the Lilac Festival Combination](https://kcgmag.com/blog/videos/growing-the-lilac-festival-combination/) - Lilac Festival brings bright color to the gardening season with four shades of sumptuous purple, a trending color for 2018. This exquisite recipe will bloom from spring into fall without the need to remove the spent blossoms, becoming fully rounded to trailing in shape as summer settles in.
- [Succeeding with zinnias](https://kcgmag.com/blog/videos/succeeding-with-zinnias/) - Zinnias are the perfect summer annual for your garden or container.
- [Fresh and flavorful herb container](https://kcgmag.com/blog/videos/fresh-and-flavorful-herb-container/) - If you're new to gardening or have a small space like an apartment, a container of herbs is a great way to add garden-fresh taste to your cooking. These low-maintenance herbs will continue to produce all summer long if they're kept in a sunny spot and have moist soil.
- [Planting sugar snap peas](https://kcgmag.com/blog/videos/planting-sugar-snap-peas/) - Sugar snap peas are an easy spring vegetable to grow, and mid-March is the time to plant in the Kansas City area!
- [How to plant a shrub // Yew can do it!](https://kcgmag.com/blog/videos/how-to-plant-a-shrub-yew-can-do-it/) - Spring is the perfect time for landscape makeovers, these quick tips will set you up for shrub success!
- [Hardy Succulents // Sempervivum and sedum](https://kcgmag.com/blog/videos/hardy-succulents-sempervivum-and-sedum/) - Hardy succulents like sempervivum (hen and chicks) and sedum are perfect low-maintenance plants for the Kansas City area because they thrive in our hot, summer weather and provide year-round color and texture in the landscape.
- [Growing microgreens](https://kcgmag.com/blog/videos/growing-microgreens/) - Looking for a quick gardening project? Microgreens are nutritious, simple to grow and ready to enjoy after only 10 days.
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- [Growing pepper plants in the veggie garden](https://kcgmag.com/blog/videos/growing-pepper-plants-in-the-veggie-garden/) - Hot, sweet and bell peppers are easy to grow either in the ground or in containers and will add flavor and color to your cooking all summer long. Here are a few quick tips for growing pepper plants in containers!
- [Planting pansies for spring](https://kcgmag.com/blog/videos/planting-pansies-for-spring/) - Mid to late March is the perfect time to plant pansies in the Kansas City area! This video provides a few quick tips and a reminder to head out to your local garden center this weekend and pick up some pansies.
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