The space between the sidewalk and the street is often under-utilized or even ignored by home and business owners, but you can add an incredible amount of curb appeal and beauty by incorporating tasteful plantings into this area. Take a look at these small-space friendly ideas from Better Homes and Gardens for some inspiration. Use … [Read more…]
At Hermes Landscaping, we love to help Kansas City area residents and businesses keep their grounds looking great, with services ranging from landscape design and installation to sprinkler service, landscape maintenance, and more. Here’s a tip to help you keep your lawn looking its best, by preventing or treating brown patch disease. This common lawn … [Read more…]
Your lawn will grow best when watered heavily at infrequent intervals. It is important to have a watering routine that works because on average, your lawn needs about one inch of water a week during the growing season, whether that is from rain or an irrigation system. That one inch of water usually soaks the soil 4 to 6 … [Read more…]
When you own a business, the appearance of your property effects how customers view and patronize your services. Consider making landscape enhancements to enhance the exterior of your property to show our company’s commitment to maintaining a professional appearance. Here are three landscape design upgrade ideas that are creative, sensible and simple: 1. Walkways and Patios Enhance employee wellness with a stone … [Read more…]
During the daytime, enjoying your home’s landscape is easy; the bright sun illuminates your lawn and outdoor rooms perfectly. But when night falls, you can still enjoy your beautiful landscape with the right illumination. Landscape lighting is both functional and aesthetic in nature. From lighting pathways to architectural features, there are many ways lighting can make … [Read more…]
If you want to maintain healthy landscape plants, applying mulch to the soil surface is key. Mulch is basically any material applied to the soil surface for the purpose of protecting or improving the area covered. Mulch has been around since the birth of nature. Nature produces large quantities of mulch consistently – spent flower … [Read more…]
Hermes Commercial and Residential Landscaping was the recipient of many awards over the last couple of years. In 2010, Hermes Commercial Landscaping was selected to receive two Professional Landcare Network Environmental (PLANET) Environmental Improvement Awards for two notable Kansas City projects: 2010 Distinction Award for Garmin International Courtyard in Olathe, Kansas, and the 2010 Merit … [Read more…]
Here at Hermes Landscaping, we’re all about connecting people at residential properties and commercial properties with the beauty and serenity of nature and the great outdoors. Within Hermes Landscaping, there is an entirely separate division that helps us deliver just that to our customers. Hermes Nursery provides more than 120 types of gorgeous trees, shrubs, … [Read more…]