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Month: October 2011

What you need to know about mowing the grass

October 26, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

Do you know what grass species grows in your landscape? That is a very important question to answer in terms of how you mow your lawn. It is vital that lawns are mowed at a height appropriate to the specific grass species. You do not want to remove more than one-third of the grass blade at … [Read more…]

Posted in: Residential Tagged: Kansas City grass species, Kansas City landscaping contractor, Kansas City lawn care, mowing the lawn

Fall a Great Season for planting Trees and Shrubs

October 24, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

If you want to enhance your landscape before the winter arrives, fall is a great season for planting new trees and shrubs in your landscape. When you plant during the fall it allows for root development to occur prior to the arrival of winter. In addition, the fall roots will also help the plant become established … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured Tagged: fall planting Kansas City, kansas city landscaping, planting shrubs Kansas City, planting trees Kansas City

The Benefits of Lawn Aeration

October 20, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

October is the month that is best for controlling those pesky weeds and aerating the turf. If you want to help prevent problems in your landscape as well as  increase the overall vigor of your turf, core aeration is one of the best lawn care methods to do so. What is aeration? “Aeration is the mechanical … [Read more…]

Posted in: Landscape Maintenance, Residential Tagged: core aeration Kansas City, kansas city landscaping, Kansas City landscaping contractor, lawn aeration Kansas City

Warm Up with a Custom Built Outdoor Fire Pit

October 18, 2011 by hermes 2 Comments

The cool air of fall is sending a chill down some of our backs, but that is also a good thing. Why? It is the perfect weather for enjoying your custom built outdoor fire pit. Not to mention that fall is football season too. What’s football season without a good bonfire roaring in the backyard? … [Read more…]

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

Bring Warmth and Comfort to the yard with a Firepit

October 13, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

Now that we are in the fall season, the temperatures are steadily dropping and a chill is in the air. Since fall is also the season for football, how about capturing a bit of that around the bonfire experience in your own backyard with a custom designed firepit? Firepits can be just as fancy as an … [Read more…]

Posted in: Residential Tagged: firepit Kansas City, kansas city landscaping, outdoor fire features Kansas City

Choosing Plants by their Resistance to Pests

October 9, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

To keep your lawn and plants healthy, it is wise to choose plants in the landscape for their resistance to insect and disease problems. Landscaping professionals are familiar with the plants adapted to Kansas growing conditions that are known for having few pest problems. Pests can wreak havoc on plants and the landscape in general.  If you do … [Read more…]

Posted in: Residential Tagged: best plants for Kansas City landscape, Kansas City landscape design, kansas city landscaping, landscape plants Kansas City

Using Recycled Rain Water in the Landscape

October 3, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

These days, many homeowners are always looking for ways to cut costs, preserve the Earth’s natural resources and be more energy-efficient . One way you can achieve all of those things as it pertains to your landscape is by using recycled rain water. The best recycled water for your lawn areas or rain gardens should … [Read more…]

Posted in: Irrigation Tagged: Hermes Landscaping, kansas city landscaping, kansas city sprinker and irrigation, recycled rain water

Having the right plants in the right place

October 1, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

You may have known that certain plants are not suitable for all areas of Kansas. But did you know that certain plants are not suitable for all areas of your yard? The reason why this exists is because different types of plants require different site requirements. What are site requirements? Here are a few of the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured Tagged: Kansas City landscape design, kansas city landscaping, landscape plants Kansas City, Plant placement

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