If you’re planning to upgrade your landscape this year, then now is a good time to get educated about the strategies for a smart landscape design that fits your needs. This year as you go about considering your options, be sure to start by reviewing these strategies so you can apply them within your property. … [Read more…]
Your outdoor space is likely where you want to spend time with friends and family in the summer, and if you love to entertain or have barbecues you need an excellent outdoor area. Use these tips from us here at Hermes Landscaping to help you create an ideal outdoor gathering space perfect for year-round entertaining when … [Read more…]
Most landscapes are not flat, and that means landscapers need to know how to mow on a slope. When it comes to the best mowing practices for slopes, the following are some rules we follow: Stay alert. The steeper the slope, the more likely your mower will be to tip over. For this reason, it’s important to … [Read more…]
Irrigation systems aren’t the most exciting thing to think about when it comes to installing a new landscape or re-landscaping a commercial property, but they’re obviously essential. If you’re looking for ways to make the property more efficient in general, you may be thinking of installing a 2wire irrigation system. When it comes to installation … [Read more…]
Rainwater collection is a wonderful way to reduce your water bills throughout the summer. In Kansas, you do not require a permit to collect water which makes it even better. To collect water, you’ll need to install a tank or barrel that is attached to your gutters and downspouts. You’ll want to make sure that … [Read more…]
Focal points can bring your landscape to life and help create interest along the way. At Hermes Landscaping, we strongly recommend the following commercial landscape tips to give your property plenty of things that will be of interest to customers, employees, and passersby. Start with color. Great landscapes have elements of tree color, shrub color, perennial color … [Read more…]