Tropical Plants Garden | Kansas City Nursery
Time to start adding colorful tropical plants to your water garden…It is now safe to add the beautiful tropical lilies that add a longer bloom time both day and night than the hardy lilies. These are Long blooming bogs, chi chi bluebells and more. And how can we forget the floaters, i.e. lettuce and water hyacinths that we need in spring and can’t give away fast enough in summer! Start a regular fertilizing program for all pond plants.
Planting Annuals | Kansas City Nursery
The end of April/beginning of May is an ideal time to plant your annuals. A wide variety is available with even more heat loving varieties coming in May. Try to vary heights of plants for optimum results. Also don’t forget about colorful foliage plants like Coleus and Persian Shield. These plants add terrific color without any deadheading. Here are some suggestions that we have had excellent results with for our Kansas City climate:
Planting Annuals Sun Lovers
* Lantana
* Geraniums
* Victoria Blue Salvia
* Celosia
* Dahlias
* Purslane
* Cuphea
* Morning Glory
* Passion Vine
Planting Annuals Shade Lovers
* Coleus
* Begonias
* Impatiens
* Persian Shield
* New Guinea Impatiens
* Ivy
* Violas
Prune Roses and Clean Rose Beds | Kansas City Nursery
Time to clean up rose beds…Pull much or compost away from canes while still leaving some on root area. Prune any dead or broken canes and water if it has been a dry month. Your landscape will thank you.
Lawn Weed Control | Kansas City Landscaping Supply
May is normally the time we see dandelions and other assorted broadleaf weeds emerge in our Kansas city landscapes. An easy way to treat this problem is with granular Weed & Feed. Apply when grass is slightly damp (morning dew works great) and leave on lawn for at least 48 hours in order to kill weeds. After the 48 hours you should water the lawn. This will wash in the fertilizer and give you a good green up.
Note: Weed and Feed does not contain any pre-emergent so it is only effective on weeds that are already emerged. If you don’t have any broadleaf weeds yet, WAIT to do this step!