Now is a great time to have your custom fire pit built for fall. During the cool of the fall season, a warm fire to gather around on a beautiful fall day or night is perfect for parties, intimate gatherings, or just the family. Fall is a beautiful season in Kansas City, so what better way to … [Read more…]
The summer is winding down and soon fall will be here. A great landscaping project for the fall is adding stone. There are quite a few advantages to using stone in your Kansas City landscape, one of which is it is a natural material that will last throughout time. Another reason is that it greatly … [Read more…]
When you plant your fall garden, we want to be sure to remind you about choosing the right plants for your garden, and planting them in the right place. You wouldn’t want to plant an out of season plant like okra that loves hot weather in late August and wonder why your crop is barely surviving. During the … [Read more…]
Oftentimes, many people have their spring and summer gardens or landscaping projects planned, however what about the fall? Fall is a great season to plant a garden and start a landscape construction project. During the fall season everyone is usually enjoying the cool outdoor weather as much as possible before the chill of winter hits … [Read more…]
Do you forget to fertilize your container plants too? We know, it’s actually one of the most common gardening to-do’s that is forgotten. A great recommendation from Horticulture Agent, Dennis Patton, “use a water soluble plant food, following label rates and times. This usually provides a weekly feeding to keep the plants growing.” This is ideal for your container plants, but … [Read more…]
Many homeowners today are choosing to downsize due to retirement, economic situations, and simply because they prefer the city life. But one thing you don’t have to miss out on if you have a smaller home, is a relaxing outdoor living environment. If you have a small backyard, you may think you are limited in … [Read more…]
One of the most challenging tasks of a Property manager is comparing a variety of complex information to make sure your company is getting the necessary services for the best price possible. Hermes Landscaping understands that a great contractor experience begins with a great bid. Take a look at a few tips for writing RFPs (from a … [Read more…]
If you are not familiar with the soak and cycle method of lawn watering, Hermes Landscaping wants to share with you why it is such a good method. Mimicking the natural rainfall, the lawn soil is soaked, then allowed to air dry just slightly. The soak and cycle method creates soil conditions that are favorable … [Read more…]