The hot Kansas City weather over the summer months can cause your lawn to suffer if it is not given adequate water; however, at the same time, it is easy to overwater and cause your water bill go into the red if do not use the correct techniques. Follow these water conservation tips to keep … [Read more…]
Street tree planting can be beneficial to any community by greening and beautifying its landscape design. Tree planting is a significant investment, so take time for planning. Historically, street tree projects focused on monoculture plantings. This typically involved one type of tree that was selected and planted along the city streets. While the initial overall … [Read more…]
Warm Kansas City weather makes outdoor living a priority. Exterior living spaces have evolved into full livings rooms and kitchens with comfortable furniture, fireplaces, ornate flooring and other conveniences of the indoors. Create your best outdoor kitchen by including essentials suggested by Better Homes and Gardens. Grill Cooking outdoors means cooking on a grill. The … [Read more…]
People living in the Midwest and other parts of the country used to catch rainwater in cisterns before water was piped into homes. The rainwater was used for everything, including drinking which created health problems if was not boiled before imbibing. Eventually treated city water from reservoirs was plumbed into homes and people simply turned … [Read more…]