Last week, our very own CEO, Dalton Hermes, joined Greater Horizons President & CEO Laura McKnight with Ryan Rink in the Hot Talk KCTE 1510 studio. Hermes was there to talk about his commitment and the company’s commitment to giving back to the community. It was in 1965, that Dalton’s father, quit his sales job and purchased a pickup … [Read more…]
On yesterday the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway took place in the Kansas City area with a beautiful home valued at approximately $425,000 as the grand prize. Hermes Landscaping was so thrilled to be the professionals who actually did the landscaping for the property, as the giveaway was a fundraiser to help the kids of … [Read more…]
Many people love to tend to their gardens. It is a green past time that relieves stress and helps them to connect with nature. However, gardening can bring up the cost of your water bill if you are not careful to conserve. Here are a few great tips on saving water in the garden courtesy … [Read more…]
If you live in the Kansas City area and need help figuring out what to do with your landscape, it is best that you call in the professionals. Most homeowners take care of the basic lawn care themselves or give the job to their teenagers. By basic, we mean the regular routine of mowing the … [Read more…]
The hot summer season is almost here, but the showers of spring are still among us, which mean ideal conditions for lawn diseases for Kansas City landscapes. For example, be on the lookout for brown patch in tall fescue and summer patch in bluegrass lawns. The combination of the moist ground plus the 80 – … [Read more…]
When it comes to watering your lawn, it is very important that you select the right watering method. If you have a large lawn, above ground sprinklers cover larger areas more effectively. However, be aware that this could encourage the spread of disease on roses, raspberries, beans, and other susceptible plants. In dry climates, you want … [Read more…]
When you are lighting your landscape, safety is always the number one concern but make sure you do not forget to add accent lighting to help create the mood and emphasis on decorative or architectural details. Whether you are attempting to light your home landscape or your business landscape, accent lighting helps to catch the eye. … [Read more…]
There is plenty of sunny locations in the Kansas City area which is great from homeowners who love gardens with gorgeous blooms. If you are wondering what flowers are best to plant in your sunny garden, here are a list of 4 perennials that can flourish in the full sun. 1. Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) This plant grows tall, … [Read more…]
Just because you have a small yard doesn’t mean it can’t be as stunning as a large, open space. There are some simple things you can do to maximize the space you do have, as seen in these handy tips from Better Homes and Gardens. Include a change in elevation, like a platform seating or … [Read more…]
At Hermes Landscaping, we specialize in a number of commercial landscaping services, from landscape design and installation, retaining walls, hardscaping and lighting to irrigation design and installation, rain gardens, streetscaping, and much more. One of the most interesting services we provide is the installation of green roofs! Green, or “living” roofs have been around for … [Read more…]