It’s that time of year for the hunt to begin – the hunt for holiday gifts! If you have a gardener on your list, consider any of these fun yet practical ideas to light up their gardening day: DeWit potting soil trowel: Not just another trowel, this one features a cutting edge, a second edge for cutting open plastic … [Read more…]
You still have some time left if you are looking to plant a few trees in your Kansas City area landscape; however, remember that you can not plant them too deep. It’s best if you are able to see some of the root flaring at the top of the soil. Don’t worry if the flare … [Read more…]
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Hermes Landscaping! We are sure you will be enjoying all the delicious holiday staples this evening. And hopefully, you were able to use a few fresh or previously frozen vegetables, herbs, and fruits from your own edible garden. This holiday season, make sure to relax, enjoy great company and … [Read more…]
If you still need more guidance on unique ways to decorate your Kansas City landscaping this holiday season, you’ll enjoy this article on “Creating Fabulous Outdoor Holiday Arrangements in Urns and Pots”. The idea incorporates everything you love about plant and flower arrangements inside the home, and twists it to encompass some lovely seasonal arrangements … [Read more…]
Strings of lights and holiday figurines are attractive methods for adding festive cheer to your yard, however living decorations are easy to incorporate as well, in the form of holiday pots. Holiday Pots Add Festive Cheer to Your Kansas City Landscaping Just as a wreath is woven with colorful holiday foliage, you can utilize the colorful … [Read more…]
Salt is one of the most efficient means of melting dangerous ice on walkways and driveways. However, it can also cause significant salt damage to your Kansas City landscaping. Not only can salt runoff become toxic for nearby plants, it can begin to take up residence in your soil – creating permanently thirsty and dried … [Read more…]
Rock gardens have been a staple landscape design from Asian monasteries to the luxurious yards of Sedona, Arizona. There are several reasons why rock gardens are so popular; they highlight the inherent beauty of earth’s geologic compounds and are as low maintenance as a homeowner could want. Benefits of Rock Garden Landscape Design Kansas City … [Read more…]
Gardening is a popular hobby but most enthusiasts wouldn’t include “weeding” in a list of reasons why they love gardening. The key to simple and successful weeding is to catch the weeds early, before they have time to really take root. In fact, fall is one of the best times to be pro-active and protect … [Read more…]