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Month: August 2011

Heat up the Landscape with Fire

August 26, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Residential Tagged: firepit Kansas City, kansas city landscaping, landscape renovation, outdoor fireplace Kansas City

Fountains in the Garden

August 25, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Residential Tagged: kansas city landscaping, landscaping contractor Kansas City, Water features in residential landscaping

Like us on Facebook!

August 20, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Landscape Maintenance Tagged: Hermes Landscaping Facebook, Kansas City landscape design, kansas city landscaping

Snow Magazine Online

August 18, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

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.

Posted in: Commercial Builders, Featured, Landscape Maintenance, Residential, Snow Removal Tagged: Kansas City snow removal, preemptive ice removal, preemptive snow removal, snow and ice removal, snow contractor, Snow Magazine, snow removal

Signs that you are Over Watering your Lawn

August 18, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Featured, Irrigation Tagged: Hermes Landscaping, kansas city landscaping, kansas city sprinker and irrigation, lawn over watering

Hermes helps area antique mall with supply drive for Jopin

August 17, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Commercial Builders, Featured Tagged: greater Kansas City area, Joplin supply drive, Joplin tornado, Kansas City, KCTV5, May 22 tornado, Nico and Nellie's Antique Mall, tornado

Good and Bad Compost Materials

August 13, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Landscape Maintenance Tagged: bad materials for compost, composting Kansas City, good materials for compost, healthy landscape Kansas City, kansas city landscaping

Lawn and landscape tips during a heat wave

August 10, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Featured, Irrigation, Landscape Maintenance, Residential Tagged: award winning irrigation, award winning sprinkler systems, full-service landscaping and irrigation provider, greater Kansas City area, heatwave, Hermes Landscaping, irrigation, Kansas City landscape design, lawn care, Outdoor Living Kansas City, residential landscaping, sprinkler systems Kansas City, watering

Create “Staycation” Worthy Outdoor Living Areas

August 8, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Residential Tagged: Kansas City landscape design, kansas city landscaping, Outdoor Living Kansas City, patio design Kansas City, residential landscape lighting Kansas City

Improve your Soil by using Compost

August 5, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Landscape Maintenance Tagged: composting Kansas City, healthy landscape Kansas City, improve the soil, kansas city landscaping
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