Hermes Landscaping wanted to remind you that you do not have to hassle with next year’s snow removal by simply renewing your snow contract now! While you are enjoying the bright sun and your fancy fruity drinks beside the pool in the summer, our snow removal team is at work training, testing equipment, planning and preparing … [Read more…]
According to Horticulture agent Dennis Patton, “Vegetable gardens are making a comeback with local gardeners”. There’s a renewed interest in planting vegetables due to factors that range from the economy’s downturn to the longing for a simpler way of life. Patton encourages those with a love of gardening as well as those with an available niche … [Read more…]
It’s pretty much been a snow free season thus far in the Kansas City area, and though we know that has been somewhat enjoyable, it’s not all coming up daises. Due to this extraordinarily mild ( dry) winter, your landscape is becoming very thirsty. Right now, any new plantings, trees, and most especially your spring bulbs are … [Read more…]
Many homeowners and businesses are concerned about sustainability within the landscape because it is very important that we take an active part in preserving our natural environment. A great way to practice sustainable landscaping is by using organic mulch. It is actually quite easy to find organic mulch materials, just look in your own yard. Grass … [Read more…]
Is your commercial property lacking that natural beauty? Are you looking for a landscaping feature that is both sustainable and visually appealing? Well then the rain garden is one of the best options for your commercial landscape. Not only are these gardens low maintenance, they benefit the environment as well. Usually rain gardens are populated … [Read more…]
Pruning may not be the most exciting task in the world, but it is very necessary if you want your plants to grow a certain way during certain seasons. Don’t know where to begin? Take a look at 6 step-by-step proper pruning principles Hermes Landscaping have put together for you. 1. Make sure to remove … [Read more…]
Did you know it is never too late to prune? Trees and shrubs can be pruned any time of year. But the key is in knowing how plants respond differently to pruning at different times of year. If you want certain results in certain seasons, you have to prune. According to Steve Allen, CLT, Landscape Maintenance Account … [Read more…]
When applied to landscape irrigation, evapotranspiration (ET) can save you money. Evapotranspiration is defined as the amount of water that is lost from the soil through evaporation and plant use. Factors that affect evapotranspiration are: length of day, temperature, humidity, and rainfall. These irrigation scheduling devices use principles of the soil water balance to schedule irrigation amounts and timing. The … [Read more…]