The weather is about to start cooling off here in Kansas City. Now is a good time to start thinking about what to grow in your garden that won’t be damaged by cooler temperatures and frost.
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Our experts have selected some plants you will most certainly want to consider:
Marigold – With its white, yellow, red, or orange blooms, this flower will look beautiful until the first frost chills the fields. It’s an easy plant to take care of and provides a touch of color that matches the fall leaves perfectly.
Zinnia – These annuals are ideal for fall gardens. They are a great source of nectar for butterflies and bees that will continue to bloom until the first frost.
Twinspur – This fast-growing plant creates a beautiful sight within the garden. It needs plenty of sun and well-drained soil, but other than that, it’s a hearty plant that requires very little attention. When it stops blooming, all you have to do is cut the stems back, and another blossom will begin to bloom.
Autumn Crocus – Autumn Crocus gives a sharp and distinctive look to your fall garden. It features clusters of blossoms (ranging from 1 to 4) and can grow to between four to eight inches tall. With gritty, well-drained soil, it will grace your garden with lavender-pink and light-purple blossoms well into the fall months.
Butterfly Magnet – Growing up to six feet tall, these provide a little shade and a little wind shelter your other plants will most certainly appreciate.
It’s not always easy to know what to grow in a garden throughout the year. That’s why our experts invite you to contact us with your questions and to ask for our recommendations. Call 816-941-4777 and speak with someone today!