Give the Earth a Gift - Plant a Tree
This article was originally published November 13, 2017. It has been revised and updated, Join us next week as we look at plant communities for shade areas. When you really stop and think about the big picture, planting trees is one of the most important actions you can take for yourself, your community and even …
What's In Bloom Today?
An old-fashioned favorite, Rose of Sharon shrubs are in full bloom right now. This easy to grow shrub is makes a dramatic statement when used in masses, as hedges, or singly as a specimen. Rose of Sharon grows and flowers best in rich, well-drained soil in the full sun, but it will also …
What's in Bloom Today?
Lagerstroemia indica, better known as Crape Myrtle, is bursting into bloom here in Kansas City. Grown as a 4 – 6 foot upright, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub here in the Midwest, Crape Myrtles sport gorgeous rose, red, purple or white colored blooms typically beginning in July and continuing through September. In milder years however, …
What's In Bloom Today?
The Golden Rain Tree is in bloom across Kansas City right now. Introduced from Japan in 1763, the Golden Rain Tree has been a gorgeous addition to the landscape for decades. This smaller, rounded head tree, usually 30 to 40 feet tall, can withstand air pollution, heavy clay soils and drought. In June …
What's In Bloom Today?
Oak Leaf Hydrangeas are show stoppers right now! These easy to grow, long-blooming deciduous shrubs are the perfect choice for a hedge, a garden focal point, a foundation planting or to naturalize in a mass at the edge of the property. Reaching up to 8 feet tall, they prefer full sun, but will …
What’s In Bloom Today?
Physocarpus opulifolius, commonly known as Ninebark is currently in full bloom here in Kansas City. Ninebark is an easy to grow deciduous shrub that adds interest to the landscape all year long . It thrives in average, but well-drained soil in the full sun or partial shade, but will also tolerate dry periods …
Plant A Patch: Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Whether used as a divining rod to find water, a cure a broken heart or to ward off evil, the native shrub witch hazel has held a noteworthy spot in American folklore for centuries. Better known today for its offering rare “golden blooms in the dead of winter,” witch hazel deserves a …
Plant A Grove: Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum)
If you are looking for a medium-sized, hardy shrub with winter interest for the back of the rain garden, Silky Dogwood could be your answer. This native is definitely a four season star with creamy blooms in the spring, berries in the summer, reddish-purple fall foliage and red/brown stems in winter. It forms a …
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