Have you ever thought about adding a fireplace or firepit to your outdoor living space? Now that summer is winding down and very soon fall and winter will arrive before you know it, now is a great time to consider heating up your landscape with beautiful fire features. You want to choose the feature that … [Read more…]
When it comes to just relaxing outside in the garden on a beautiful sunny day, there really is only one thing that can enhance that experience of peace and serenity, a lovely garden fountain. There are a wide variety of garden fountains available today ranging in themes, size, shape and concept. No matter what style garden you have, there is a fountain to match. If … [Read more…]
If you are on Facebook, stop by the Hermes Landscaping page and like us! We look forward to interacting with our customers, potential customers and those who are passionate about landscaping. By liking us on Facebook, not only do you get our blog updates in your news feed, but you will also be among the first to … [Read more…]
Hermes is proud to be ranked as one of the top 100 snow removal contractors for 2010. Hermes ranked 72nd this year, up from number 84 last year. Congratulations and a big thank you to all our employees that helped us achieve this honor. Link to article: Snow Magazine Online.
Water is a precious resource that we have to make sure we are doing our best to conserve. That especially goes for the water we use in our landscape. Whether you are watering your gardens or lawn, you need to be mindful of how much water you are using because over watering can in fact … [Read more…]
Hermes donated one of our big semi trucks to carry donations down to Joplin to help out the victims of the May tornado. Donations and money raised at the grand opening of Nico & Nellie’s Antique mall went to Crosslines Joplin and the Salvation Army in Joplin. Thanks to Dalton for donating the truck and … [Read more…]
Making your own compost pile is a wonderful idea because it is a cost effective way to make your landscape plants healthier and enhance the look of your landscape. If you are wondering what materials are best for using as compost, most plant material can be considered good. You want to make sure you compost the organic … [Read more…]
Great Job, Jason! Thanks for sharing some much needed advise on keeping the lawn from turning BROWN! Our residential designer, Jason Opheim, recently appeared on a segment of KCTV 5 News. He shared some great tips to keep your lawn and landscaping looking great, even during a heatwave. via Lawn and landscape tips during a … [Read more…]
One of the best parts about vacationing at a resort is the array of lovely outdoor living areas with thoughtful details and beautiful landscaping. But who needs a vacation when your home is as beautiful as a resort and customized to fit your style? Take a look at some great outdoor living ideas from House … [Read more…]
If you are looking to improve your soil, using compost is a good choice. When compost is added to the soil, it breaks up heavy clay soils, helps sandy soils retain water and nutrients, and releases essential nutrients into the soil. There are also microscopic organisms in compost that build up the soil and make nutrients available to … [Read more…]