Kirkwood resident Trisha McConkey thoughtfully selected a mix of plants to enjoy and enhance her outdoor and indoor living spaces year-round.
The Summit All Seasons Market plant specialists in Kirkwood know that the right combination of indoor and outdoor plants can transform a home. Whether cultivating a backyard oasis or filling your home with greenery, the garden experts can help you choose your tropicals, perennials, annuals, shrubs, and native plants.
Tropical Blooms: Indoor and Patio Showstoppers
While St. Louis winters aren't ideal for tropical plants, they thrive as patio accents in summer and can wintered indoors. In the right conditions, they provide stunning foliage and vibrant blooms. Hibiscus, mandevilla, and peace lilies add bold color outside during warm months and adapt well as houseplants when temperatures drop.
Perennials: A Yearly Reward
For effortless beauty, pick perennials like purple coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, and hostas. These hardy plants withstand our fluctuating seasons and return year after year, requiring minimal upkeep. They're perfect for creating a vibrant outdoor garden with lasting impact.
Annuals: Seasonal Color Boosters
Annuals like petunias, begonias, and zinnias bring quick bursts of color to containers and garden beds. Use them in hanging baskets and window boxes to brighten patios and porches. Experiment with new colors and combinations every season.
Shrubs: Structure and Stability
Shrubs like hydrangeas and winterberry holly provide seasonal interest and serve as natural windbreaks. Boxwoods offer year-round greenery and structure, making them a favorite for defining spaces in both front and backyard landscapes.
Native Plants: Low-Maintenance and Eco-Friendly
Native Missouri plants thrive with little maintenance, like butterfly milkweed, prairie dropseed, and cardinal flowers. They attract pollinators, require less water, and create a sustainable, natural look that blends beautifully into any garden.
The Summit All Seasons Market sources plants from local growers to support the small business economy and create a sense of community.
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