Tranquil Garden Haven
Kansas City Homes & Style » Gardens & Landscape
by darin
4M ago
Escape to serenity and beauty in a backyard garden designed for sharing and enjoyment. Story by Ann Butenas    |    Photography by Matt Kocourek Nestled in a serene neighborhood in Overland Park, Kansas, there stands a breathtaking backyard garden. It is a haven crafted with unwavering devotion by its owner, a testament to his commitment to fashioning a sanctuary of natural splendor and tranquility. Overflowing with an abundance of vibrant blooms, verdant foliage, and eye-catching adornments, this paradise casts a spell on all who behold its beauty. What distinguishes this ..read more
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Labor of Love
Kansas City Homes & Style » Gardens & Landscape
by darin
4M ago
Have green thumb, will plant!  A Tribute to Dennis Patton. Story by Judy Goppert    |    Photos courtesy of Dennis Patton, Johnson County K-State Research and Extension office and their master gardeners When Dennis and Laura Patton built their home 33 years ago on a cul-de-sac in Overland Park, he was met with a pallet of green sod to enhance with plants, flowers, love and passion. His garden today is the culmination of hours, days and years of searching for plants. Ever the frugal gardener, Dennis sought out bargain plants at places like Lowes, Walmart, Westlake, and ..read more
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Garden Time
Kansas City Homes & Style » Gardens & Landscape
by darin
7M ago
A beautiful garden takes shape over many years and with the expertise of one local master gardener.  Story by Michelle Mastro    |    Photography by Matt Kocourek Beautiful gardens take time to cultivate, especially if you want a nice balance of native blooms, perennials, and evergreen shrubs. Landscape Architect, Bob Lindeblad, has been gardening for years, and he knows a thing or two about creating award winning gardens. Last year, his home’s immense garden was on the International Master Gardener’s Tour held by the Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Maste ..read more
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Lush Life
Kansas City Homes & Style » Gardens & Landscape
by darin
7M ago
Sara Antin isn’t Mother Nature but she’s sure close.  Story by Gloria Gale    |    Photography by Matt Kocourek Landscape designer Sara Antin’s is at her best when her hands are deep in the soil.   For the past 22 years, Sara has demonstrated an affinity for the natural world.  “I quickly realized I loved working outdoors giving the same attention to a plot of ground that I would to interior  spaces. As a result her expressive gardening can be seen in properties throughout he city.   Sitting down with the owner of Outside-Interiors, it’s apparent t ..read more
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The Glory of Gardening
Kansas City Homes & Style » Gardens & Landscape
by darin
1y ago
With spring on the horizon, it is time to get your hands dirty, get out in the sun, and collaborate with nature as you create your own personal vegetable garden. If you have always wanted to start your own vegetable garden but weren’t quite sure where to begin, this beginner’s guide of sorts can help you start your own fun-filled adventure in creating a tasty garden at home. In order to build your own vegetable garden, there are many variables to consider, such as size, location, types of vegetables to plant, soil, and so much more. We spoke with Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Res ..read more
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We All Know to Eat More Veggies!
Kansas City Homes & Style » Gardens & Landscape
by darin
1y ago
Whether your garden is comprised of patio pots or it’s a raised garden in the corner of your yard, nothing is more rewarding than indulging in fresh, flavorful vegetables that you’ve grown yourself. Patio Garden Planters 5 Tier Vertical Garden Planter Box $225      ~     streetsmall.com Greenstalk Vertical Planter 5 -Tier with 10” Pockets $169+     ~     eartheasy.com Corten Steel Planter and Stand  $149     ~     gardeners.com Outsunny Wooden Planter Bed with Rear Grid Wall $161.99     ~ &n ..read more
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Regal Magic
Kansas City Homes & Style » Gardens & Landscape
by darin
2y ago
This metro area home presents a timeless elegance in landscape design, seamlessly blending unique architecture and style. Story by Ann Butenas    |    Photography by Matt Kocourek If the Royal Family ever had to stay in the metro area and required accommodations worthy of such regal status, then perhaps they should check into this stunningly renovated home situated in the Sunset Hills/Stratford Gardens area in Kansas City, Missouri. Purchased sight unseen by Adam Kincaid and Michael Noonan when they were living in Chicago, what began as a renovation headache in 2021 has be ..read more
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Meet the VIP’s (Very Important Pollinators)
Kansas City Homes & Style » Gardens & Landscape
by darin
2y ago
The buzz is building as MO Hives KC transforms vacant urban lots into thriving bee farms. Story by Ann Butenas    |    Illustration and Photos courtesy of Michael Ashley Landscape Architecture “The hum of the bees is the voice of the garden.”  ~ Elizabeth Lawrence What do you know about bees?  Are they just annoying insects that seemingly threaten to harm us if we get in their way or do they have a much grander purpose? In the bigger picture, bees play a significant role in keeping our world fed. Sure, they produce honey, but they are also  pollinators. What ..read more
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A Colorado Garden
Kansas City Homes & Style » Gardens & Landscape
by darin
2y ago
A Kansas City landscape gets a makeover Story by Michelle Mastro    |    Photography by Matt Kocourek With spring in full swing, attentions slowly turn to transforming a home’s front or backyard into a green oasis. Helping homeowners achieve the exact look they’re going for, landscaper, Tom Hall of Rosehill Gardens, knows all the tricks of the trade. The home garden he created for this Kansas City abode is supposed to be Colorado inspired, but in actuality much of the vegetation and look hail from the Pacific Northwest. “I lived in Seattle for years, so actually what I did ..read more
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Growing Memories
Kansas City Homes & Style » Gardens & Landscape
by darin
2y ago
A place for all to find peace, beauty, and inspiration, Jayne Stone’s sprawling garden is an ever-growing gift she loves sharing with others.  Story by Jeanne de Lathouder     |     Photography by Matthew Anderson Known as the “house with the beautiful landscape,” Jayne and Shelby Stone’s lavish Olathe property in Brighton’s Landing has been a beloved work in progress since the couple built their home in 2010. So it’s not at all surprising that Jayne, a Seattle native, grew up playing in the soil and helping her mother plant pansies when she was a little girl. As a te ..read more
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