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Month: December 2011

Go “Green” in the Garden for 2012

December 30, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

New Year’s Day is almost here and hopefully you have your resolutions list ready to begin checking off. But before the ink dries on that resolutions list, consider one more action to take in 2012 – a sustainable garden. It is very important that we take care of the natural environment that surrounds us. And … [Read more…]

Posted in: Landscape Maintenance Tagged: green landscaping Kansas City, sustainable garden, sustainable landscape design Kansas City

Caring for your Flowers during Winter

December 27, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

Since the winter season finally arrived on December 22, make sure that you are properly preparing your flowers for the chilly season. If you need a few tips for proper flower care during the winter season, here are a few pointers that we found on K-State Research and Extension, on caring for your flowers in December. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, Landscape Maintenance Tagged: caring for flowers in winter, kansas city landscaping, landscaping contractor Kansas City, winter garden care

Why Rain Gardens are a Good Idea

December 23, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

You may have never heard of a rain garden, but it is actually one of the best options for a commercial landscaping project. According to the Rain Garden Network, a rain garden is basically a shallow depression that is planted with deep-rooted native plants and grasses. It is important that the garden is positioned near a runoff … [Read more…]

Posted in: Commercial Builders Tagged: commercial landscape design, Commercial Landscaping options Kansas City, Kansas City commercial landscaping, rain gardens Kansas City

Tips for Tree and Shrub Care in December

December 19, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

During the winter season it is very important that you take good care of your trees and shrubs. The cold months can really wreak havoc on your trees and shrubs if not properly cared for. Since winter officially begins this week on December 22nd, here a a few tips courtesy of K-State Research and Extension, on … [Read more…]

Posted in: Landscape Maintenance Tagged: kansas city landscaping, Kansas City tree and shrub care, landscaping contractor Kansas City

Seating Walls in the Landscape

December 16, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

Outdoor furniture is great, but you can eliminate the need for it if you have seating built into your landscape with seating walls. These low walls offer seating that can be integrated into the natural style of the background and blend in perfectly. Outdoor furniture can eventually rust, fade or simply begin to deteriorate which takes away from … [Read more…]

Posted in: Residential Tagged: Kansas City landscaping contractor, outdoor seating areas, seating walls in landscape

Now is a Great Time for an Outdoor Living Room Renovation

December 13, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

Is your patio looking less than amazing? Are there plenty of cracks in the concrete or has your backyard been neglected and it shows? Fall and winter are great seasons for outdoor living room renovations, not only because you use that living space less when it is cold, but as soon as the first buds … [Read more…]

Posted in: Residential Tagged: landscaping contractor Kansas City, Outdoor Living Kansas City, outdoor living spaces Kansas City, outdoor rooms

Need Fall Color? Consider the Dwarf Spirea

December 6, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

If you are still looking for a touch of fall color in your landscape in order to create a bit more interest, don’t knock the ordinary dwarf spirea.  Usually used as a space-filler, it is considered a durable yet, under appreciated plant. Dwarf spireas are great because they are a strong plant that can withstand the Kansas City climate. Dwarf spireas … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured Tagged: Dwarf Spirea, kansas city landscaping, Kansas City plants, plants suitable for Kansas City

The Dirt’s Best Landscape Books of 2011

December 2, 2011 by hermes Leave a Comment

Now that the air has more of a chill in it as the days progress, we find ourselves wanting to stay inside the house and snuggle up under a warm blanket next to a crackling fire with a good book. Why not take this time to get great inspiration for your landscape by reading a few good … [Read more…]

Posted in: Landscape Maintenance Tagged: Hermes Landscaping, kansas city landscaping, landscape architecture, landscaping

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