For years, Impatiens have been old reliable for shady areas providing the perfect summer color for those tough areas. However, in the last few years they have been struck by a destructive fungus called Downey Mildew. By July of last year, all of our Impatiens planted on customers properties had to be removed and disposed of due to the disease. Therefore, we are recommending against planting them for the near future. Nursuries are still selling them and have advertised them as Downey free in the greenhouses…but proceed with caution. We recommend switching to other plants that will thrive in shady areas.

Aspen Lawn & Pest Control – Landscaping Company in Overland Park 

As an Overland Park lawn fertilization company and lawn seeding company in Overland Park, we handle every facet of lawn care. Aspen provides our customers with lawn mowing services, lawn fertilization, landscaping design, landscape maintenance in Overland Park. We are also an industry-leading pest control company in Overland Park. Whether you’re looking for flea and tick control, Mosquito Armor®, treatment for pests infecting your trees or shrubs, or need indoor pest control in Overland Park to remove ants, spiders, and insects, Aspen can help!