KC Gardens

Where to find wheatgrass?

2 weeks, 5 days ago Q&A

I wanted to know where can you get fresh non mold wheatgrass from in Kansas City I’m trying to do a detox on my body? - Jarmeilah -

Will snow damage vegetables?

3 weeks, 2 days ago Q&A

I know that snow is a great insulator. Will snow cause any damage to early Spring vegetables that have already come up? These would include lettuce, beets, spinach, radishes, potatoes. Floating row covers, I’m afraid, aren’t going to be able to provide any protection this time around. - Chuck -

Fertilizing hostas?

3 weeks, 2 days ago Q&A

Need info about fertilizing mt hostas. - Karen -

When to divide perennials

3 weeks, 4 days ago Tip of the Week

Should you divide those perennials that are starting to come up? This week Dennis Patton gives some simple questions to answer, and if you answer any of them yes, it’s time to divide! …

Trimming potentilla

3 weeks, 4 days ago Q&A

Can a potentilla bush be cut way back in the spring to get rid of dead branches in it like you can the Carpet Spirea? - LovesFlowers -

Cold weather this week

3 weeks, 4 days ago Q&A

I just planted my tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and basil (all starter plants) today and then realized that it’s going to be way cold for a few days at the end of this week. Will they be OK? Do they need to be covered, and if so, how? Thanks! - Danica -

Impatiens problems?

3 weeks, 5 days ago Q&A

I read an article over the weekend that said there’s a disease that threatens impatiens and will make them harder to find at the store this year, but then I saw some at a store this weekend. Is there really a problem? - Seneca -

Powell Gardens plant sale next weekend

4 weeks, 1 day ago Q&A

From our friends at Powell Gardens: Our Spring Plant Sale is May 4-5, with a member preview sale on May 3. Those details and all of our other May events, including a Bonsai Society exhibit and Iris Weekend, are here: http://pitch.pe/ZGmdXd…

How about this one?

4 weeks, 1 day ago Q&A

Could you please identify this plant too? Perennial or weed? - Marilyn -

Perennial or weed?

4 weeks, 1 day ago Q&A

Could you please identify this plant? Perennial or weed? Maybe Bachelor Buttons? - Marilyn -

Japanese knotweed

1 month ago Q&A

Help! We have Japanese knotweed along our fenceline. We have tried cutting it back & digging it out & neither has worked. In fact, it’s spreading. I’m going to try round up but hear that even that and/or covering the soil with a tarp could take years to work. Any suggestions? What about the testing they’ve done on steaming it to death? Thank you! - Laura -

Extension Master Gardeners publish book with practical tips

1 month ago Tip of the Week

Gardening in the Midwest can be a messy business. Plants sprawl and topple, weeds vine and tangle, and grass dies when the excessive rains of spring are followed by the heat and drought of summer. Untangled: Straight Talk from Passionate Gardeners, a newly published book from the Extension Master Gardeners of Johnson County, Kansas, will lead home gardeners through these twists and tangles with its practical tips, real-life experiences, lessons learned and heartfelt stories.

Peonies — Oops

1 month ago Q&A

OOPS….I forgot all about them. They are out about 8”, just beginning. Think this week’s temps have taken care of the blooms for this year? I hate it. I wait all year and then something like this happens. - Linda -

Tonight’s freeze

1 month ago Q&A

What should we use to cover our plants tonight for the freeze? Thanks - Ken

Ideas for a new flower garden?

1 month ago Q&A

Do you have any suggestions for a flower garden? It is 3’ x 25’ on the south side of a 5’ tall fence. Gets sun more than half a day. Currently there are chives, marigolds, resurrection lilies, rosemary, dill, barberry, mum, catnip and Russian sage. Would like the garden to be a mixture for cuttings and beauty. - Rick -

Hydrangeas didn’t get trimmed

1 month ago Q&A

I did not trim off last year’s flowers. When can I do it? - Maureen -

Soaking anemone coronaira

1 month ago Q&A

I just received some of these bulbs. They have a note to soak them but does not tell me how long to soak. Can you help me please. - Sandy -

Plant sale ends Saturday

1 month ago Q&A

The 44th annual Greater Kansas City Gardeners of America plant sale lasts through Saturday, April 20. To read more about it…

Help identifying mystery plant?

1 month, 1 week ago Q&A

Moved into my house about a year ago and there are a few mystery plants there. Last year, I didn’t bother with the mystery plants as I figured once they bloomed, I could figure out what it was.

Now that I’ve been in the house, there’s one plant that I still haven’t been able to identify. Here’s the picture. Not sure if it’s a weed or a plant that was purposefully planted. It’s directly under a large juniper shrub so it gets limited sun.

The family that owned the house prior to us was from California and must not be that familiar with gardening as they planted a few azalea in direct shade. So there is a chance that (if it’s not a weed) it is supposed to flower.

Appreciate your assistance in advance with identifying this plant. Thank you! - Displaced Clevelander -

Gear up before gardening

1 month, 1 week ago Tip of the Week

Gardening isn’t as simple as waiting for a warm day and plunging in — you need to prepare a little. This week Dennis gives some good advice on what you need to protect yourself from the elements and the sudden hard work of gardening. To read more…