2. Mark the exact layout of the patio location 3. Gather quality materials (soil, fill materials, gravel, drainage pipe, leveler, cutting tools) 4. Select personal safety protection gear (safety glasses, ear plugs) 5. Final review of elevations and water conditions
Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110; 816-759-7300 For Kansas City, the peak bloom of spring wildflowers happens in April. At the Discovery Center, the native gardens will be bursting with blooms. Discover what’s blooming with guided wildflower walks, nature art and insider information on where to go to see Kansas City’s best wildflower displays. For more information email discoverycenter@mdc.mo.gov
MORE FLOWERS FOR LESS DOLLARS
Plants & Pumpkins
BLOOMING ANNUALS • HARDY PERENNIALS HEALTHY VEGETABLE PLANTS OVER 5,000 HANGING BASKETS CUSTOM POTTING ARENA FRIENDLY, KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF
www.johnsonfarms.net U-Pick strawberries begin this spring. Follow us on Facebook for updated information. CHECK WEBSITE FOR PICKING REPORT, MAILING LIST AND SPECIAL EVENTS
816-331-1067
Downtown Kansas City
135th
N W S
Highway 150
Highway 58 177th Ave.
E
Plants & Pumpkins
Highyway 71
State Rte D
KS MO
State Line Rd.
Landworks Landscape Designer, Kyle Vanderpool is a Landscape Industry Certified Technician. He can be reached at 913-422-9300.
April 7 ∙ Saturday ∙ 10 AM–2:30 PM
Holmes Rd.
Consider any special challenges that may arise prior to installation. If your outdoor area is exposed to full sunlight or wind, find space that is sheltered from these elements. For a private patio area, design your patio in an area away from your neighbors (or plan for natural landscaping screening). If drainage may be an issue, provide proper grading, drainage and water flow. Determine how to manage traffic flow and how you will fit the particular features (fire pit, seating wall, patio furniture) in your design without crowding the space or taking away from the overall look or function. Finally, it’s always a good idea to plan around a focal point for your outdoor space: fire pit, fireplace, garden feature, pool, water feature or simply an amazing view. Once you have a general idea of the placement of the features in your design, you need to plan installation of utilities: gas lines, water lines, as well as electrical wiring prior to beginning installation. It can be costly to run utilities at a later date if these important items are forgotten. Other general principals to focus on prior to installing your patio are building a good foundation and proper compaction for stability to prevent issues down the road. Elevations for proper step heights, sitting walls and drainage are final checklist items to avoid costly blunders. Patios are perfect for outdoor entertainment, as well as creating the ideal space to relax and enjoy some quiet time. With a wellplanned design, quality materials, and skilled craftsmanship, you can build a place that can be transformed into a backyard oasis. Your outdoor living space is an extension of your home and you deserve a space where you can build lasting memories.
Wildflower Weekend
17701 S. State Rte D (Holmes Rd.)
Opening Monday, April 2. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am to 6 pm Sundays 11 am to 5 pm
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