Fire is a life source for humans, providing heat and the ability to cook delicious foods. However, in the modern era fire is also a luxury item which can add incredible ambiance to your outdoor space. A fire pit allows family and guests to be comfortable when the weather would be too cool otherwise. Once … [Read more…]
We so often think of landscaping as a horizontal experience, lovingly planning our back or front yard garden space. However, vertical gardens are a stunning way to create a landscape design without the yard space required for a traditional garden. Plus, vertical gardens cause passersby to stop and take a second look. Enhance Your Kansas … [Read more…]
The good news about winter is that you can say goodbye – for the most part – to endless yard work. However, all that yard equipment used to maintain your Kansas City landscaping must be properly cleaned and stored for optimal preservation. Here are some tips on how to keep your yard equipment in good … [Read more…]
Ready to overhaul your fall garden? Marty Ross shared great fall gardening ideas in this Kansas City Star article. We thought we would share. Renew Your Fall Garden Re-Plant! Are some of your flower/shrubs looking less than fresh? Time to haul them out and re-plant with foliage that does well in our Kansas City climate. … [Read more…]
Don’t allow this year’s heavy winter storms do damage to your Kansas City landscaping. The best way to prevent storm damage to your beloved trees and shrubs is to honor a routine dormant pruning schedule. The Importance of Dormant Pruning While healthy pruning is always beneficial to trees and shrubs, dormant pruning can be the … [Read more…]
Humans aren’t the only ones who need oxygen – so do hard-working roots, which provide water and nutrients to beautiful Kansas City lawns. Core aeration is a simple and effective means of getting much needed oxygen into our dense clay soil. Autumn offers perfect daytime temperatures for you to comfortably work outside and core aerate … [Read more…]
Attractive commercial and residential Kansas City landscaping comes at a price: water consumption. Automatic irrigation is a landscaper’ friend and irrigation master valves go one step further to increase water conservation. Benefits of Master Valves A master valve is installed where irrigation lines meet the main water supply. Then they are electrically wired to a … [Read more…]
One of the most beautiful things about Autumn in Kansas City is watching colorful leaves as they gracefully fall to the yards below. While your family may enjoy posing amongst this picturesque backdrop for holiday cards, once the snapshot’s captured, get out the rakes and clear those leaves! Many homeowners mistakenly believe fall’s natural lawn … [Read more…]