September is the best time of year to fertilize your bluegrass or tall fescue lawn for several reasons. Once the grasses break dormancy for the summer conditions there is an active growth period that takes place that aides in producing new root and shoot development, as well as rhizomes which help thicken up a sparse stand … [Read more…]
Even though we are knocking at Autumn’s door, our lawns still need proper irrigation during the colder months. You want to be able to enjoy your yard all year long and keeping it healthy is the only way to achieve that. By using water efficiently within your landscape, you can save time and money. Here are … [Read more…]
If you are looking to bring more drama and amazement to your residence or commercial building, consider a vertical garden. Have you ever walked by a building or home that had a wall or two completely covered by hundreds of species of living plants? It is quite the showstopper. Many urban centers all over the world … [Read more…]
Buying produce at the grocery store can be quite disappointing sometimes. From having bruised skin to being chemically treated, these mass produced vegetables have caused some homeowners to take to their own landscape and plant their own produce. For a cool season garden, you really should begin your planting in July and early August. If you live in … [Read more…]
When it comes to commercial buildings, entrances are very important for obvious reasons. There is more that goes into planning and designing landscaping for commercial buildings than simply pure aesthetics. Business entrances should be wide and of course, handi-cap accessible. They also need to be easy to clear in the winter time. You always need to have … [Read more…]
Now that September is here, it is time to seed those cool season turfgrasses in the Kansas City area. If your lawn is starting to look less beautiful and more stressed, after a hot summer, that is quite common during this cool season. A round of seeding will do your lawn good if it has … [Read more…]
Trees are very important to the Kansas landscape for more than simple aesthetic reasons. As you probably know if you have lived a while in the state of Kansas, there are large expanses of flat land. Trees serve many purposes in these flat lands. For one, strong trees will provide the land with sturdy windbreaks that … [Read more…]
If you live in Kansas or have a business in Kansas, you need to know the importance of using native plants in your home or business landscape. There are a plenty of reasons why this is a desirable choice, but here are a few of the most prevalent ones. Beauty & Interest. Native plants not … [Read more…]