Suburban Lawn & Garden

LEARN WHAT TO TIDY, PROTECT, AND LEAVE UNTIL SPRING Fall cleanup can feel like a long list of chores. Leaves pile up, summer plants fade, and there always seems to be one more project to finish before winter. The good news is that you do not have to clean up everything at once — andRead More →

A LITTLE FALL PLANTING, A LOT OF SPRING COLOR Some of the first flowers we look forward to every spring get their start months earlier. Tulips, daffodils, alliums, hyacinths, crocus, and other spring-blooming bulbs are planted in the fall, giving them time to develop roots and experience the cold temperatures they need before putting onRead More →

SIMPLE IDEAS FOR A BEAUTIFUL FALL DISPLAY Fall decorating does not have to be complicated. A few colorful mums, pumpkins, gourds, and simple seasonal accents can quickly transform a front porch, patio, entryway, or garden area. Mums make a beautiful foundation because they provide instant color and fullness. Whether you prefer a classic autumn look,Read More →

SIMPLE TIPS FOR KEEPING MUMS LOOKING THEIR BEST Few plants bring instant fall beauty to a porch, patio, entryway, or garden bed quite like mums. Their full flowers and rich seasonal colors make it easy to welcome autumn in a warm and cheerful way. Whether you choose a mum covered in open flowers, one filledRead More →

TOP PERFORMING ANNUALS THAT THRIVE IN HOT KANSAS CITY SUMMERS There's a certain kind of Kansas City summer heat that separates the tough plants from the pretenders — the stretch of 90-plus degree days with barely a cloud in sight, when your garden beds start looking a little tired by mid-July. But not every plantRead More →

WHEN SUMMER TAKES A TOLL ON YOUR GARDEN By July, Kansas City gardens can go from thriving to tired almost overnight. Relentless heat, warm nights, drying winds, heavy downpours, missed waterings, hungry insects, and nonstop summer growth can push even well-established plants to their limit. Suddenly, containers are drooping, hydrangeas are wilting, and annuals thatRead More →

SMART WATERING FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS Summer heat can be tough on plants, especially when temperatures rise, rainfall slows down, and containers dry out quickly. A good watering routine helps keep annuals blooming, perennials healthy, trees and shrubs established, and lawns looking their best through the hottest part of the season. The key is toRead More →

NATIVE PLANTS THAT SUPPORT MONARCHS A beautiful garden can do more than add color to your landscape. It can support pollinators and provide food and habitat for wildlife. Kansas City is located along an important monarch migration path, which means local gardens can make a real difference. By planting monarch-friendly native plants, gardeners can provideRead More →

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START A WATER GARDEN Water gardens add something special to the landscape. They bring movement, color, reflection, and a peaceful feeling unlike any other garden feature. Whether you have a backyard pond, a small patio water garden, or are just starting with a container, aquatic plants help create aRead More →

THE BEST TREES, SHRUBS, & FLOWERS FOR ATTRACTING HUMMINGBIRDS Discover the top plants that attract hummingbirds and explore a wide range of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals to create a vibrant, pollinator-friendly garden. Bring Hummingbirds to Your Garden Hummingbirds bring energy, movement, and beauty to the garden. By choosing plants that attract hummingbirds, you canRead More →

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