During the intense Kansas City summers, keeping annual flowers vibrant requires specific care.
Jesse Nelson, store manager at Family Tree Nursery in Shawnee, shared some expert advice for local gardeners on how to keep your annuals healthy when things get hot. “As long as you’ve got the right plant in the right place, it comes down to water and nutrients,” Nelson said, emphasizing that proper watering and nutrition are paramount for healthy, beautiful annuals.
Every year, Family Tree Nursery sells thousands of annuals, potted in planters and hanging baskets to customers at their three locations in the Kansas City metro area. Nelson advises selecting the right plant for the right place, considering its sun or shade preferences, and grouping them accordingly…