Creating contrast within your garden helps it stand out from all the other gardens on the block. When done correctly, it can create multiple layers of color and foliage that everyone will appreciate. Here are some easy ways you can incorporate a little contrast into your landscape design plans so that your garden will be … [Read more…]
Soggy soil can dampen your gardening plans during the growing months and make is considerably difficult for your plants to grow and thrive. Here are some solutions that will help you solve the problem once and for all. Select plants that thrive in high water environments. There are plenty of moisture-tolerant plants you can incorporate … [Read more…]
The snows have begun to fall and the roads are getting a bit slippery. Whether you are heading off to work or making a quick trip to the store, the last thing you want to worry about is getting out of the driveway. At Hermes Landscaping, we understand this and our crews are ready and … [Read more…]
There is nothing in life that compares to relaxing in your backyard retreat for a few hours each week. The meditation and comfort it can provide can give you the clarity to make it through those long meetings and daily routines. Incorporating the following ideas into your landscape design can give you the perfect place … [Read more…]
It is easy to get caught up in your landscaping chores and forget that sometimes you can simply kick back and enjoy your garden instead of tending to it. When you implement these eco-friendly gardening tips into your landscaping strategy, you can not only save yourself a little time, but also the environment a little … [Read more…]
Creating a sense of direction and flow for your garden involves including elements that define the garden space and will thus draw in visitors. Iconic gardens are never haphazard affairs and carefully include the following elements to accomplish this: Other by Vancouver Landscape Architects & Designers Matt Kilburn via Houzz Always have a defined entry point. … [Read more…]
Traditional Landscape by Philadelphia Landscape Architects & Designers Burke Brothers Landscape Design/Build Via Houzz Having a vegetable garden is a great way to grow fresh herbs and veggies that taste great during the summer months. With a bit of careful planning, you can enjoy your garden and spend less time weeding and watering. Here are some … [Read more…]