The Swamp White Oak is a popular tree in Kansas City, according to Kansas City Homes & Gardens Magazine.
The not-for-profit Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) improves the quality of life of low-income
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has greatly revised a standard regarding the management of shrubs and trees during site planning, site development, and construction.
The beautiful Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens employs deliberate landscaping that respects the surrounding ecosystems. About 85 percent of the 300 acre park near Kansas City is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of eight natural ecosystems.
Loose Park is the third largest park in Kansas City, at 75-acres. The calm, pleasant landscape was a golf course at the turn of the 20th century.
Powell Gardens in Kansas City presents "Fairy Houses & Forts," running through October 7, 2012. The exhibition includes seven large-scale fairy houses and fanciful forts to inspire the whole family. The whimsical garden displays ignite an interest in exploring the great outdoors. Also featured is a charming indoor display of small-scale fairy gardens and houses.
AThe Golden Currant is an attractive shrub with edible fruit. A hearty plant, common in sandy areas of Kansas and Missouri.
Open many magazines this season and you will see stunning gardens from Kansas and Missouri. Here's a look at some of the beautiful landscapes that have garnered national recognition:
Stumps can be eliminated from your yard using a few methods. Decide first whether to completely remove the stump, or leave some portion of the stump in-place in the soil. Experts have different opinions; here are a few:
May's tree of the month is river birch, or Betula nigra. This deciduous tree is common throughout Missouri and is good for Kansas City urban landscaping and erosion control, according to The Missouri Department of Conservation. Because the river birch does well in moist ground, along streams and gravel bars, it can also be found in Kansas and other areas.