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Tree Installation Is as Practical as It Is Beneficial

August 24, 2015 by hermes Leave a Comment
Trees can be planted to create effective wind breaks that will prevent dust and debris from blowing about commercial landscapes, as well as offering privacy. Source: Houzz

Tree installation can transform a property while also helping to ensure the health of the landscape. Not only are trees aesthetically pleasing, they form a vital component within the ecosystem that the lawn, shrubs, and flower beds will benefit from. Trees can be planted to create effective wind breaks that will prevent dust and debris from … [Read more…]

Posted in: Commercial Builders, Featured Tagged: award winning landscaping, Commercial Landscape Designer Kansas City, Commercial Landscaping Kansas City, landscaping contractor Kansas City, Planting and pruning shrubbery

Why Investing in a 2-Wire Sprinkler System Is a Great Investment

August 21, 2015 by hermes 1 Comment
Your team at Hermes Landscaping will be happy to help you with choosing the right 2-wire sprinkler system for your building.

Two wire irrigation systems, also known as decoder systems with capacity to run up to 200 zones provide a highly versatile irrigation system for the property owner. Additional valves or zones are simple to add after installation because the two wire path can be spliced into anywhere along its path thus greatly simplifying this process. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Commercial Builders, Featured Tagged: award winning landscaping, Commercial Landscape Designer Kansas City, Commercial Landscaping Kansas City, landscaping contractor Kansas City, Planting and pruning shrubbery

Local Flora: As Beautiful as It Is Easy to Maintain

August 17, 2015 by hermes Leave a Comment
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Just as buying locally grown produce is good for area farmers, planting native grasses and plants is good for your landscape. That’s because native plants have already adapted to the environment and are easier to maintain as a result. The following are some Zone 6 planting suggestions we highly recommend: Ninebark. One Variety is a compact shrub, it features a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, Landscape Maintenance, Residential Builders Tagged: award winning landscaping, Commercial Landscape Designer Kansas City, Commercial Landscaping Kansas City, landscaping contractor Kansas City, Planting and pruning shrubbery

What You Need to Know About Streetside Trees and City Regulations

August 10, 2015 by hermes 1 Comment

Street trees give your neighborhood a bit of character. However, if they grow too large and the branches begin to cause problems on the thoroughfares, then you can expect to get a letter from the city. To prevent that, simply follow these guidelines and trimming regulations. Must be trimmed if they are damaged, diseased, or dead. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, Residential Builders Tagged: award winning landscaping, Commercial Landscape Designer Kansas City, Commercial Landscaping Kansas City, landscaping contractor Kansas City, Planting and pruning shrubbery

For Your Consideration: The Vintage Ribbon Driveway

August 7, 2015 by hermes Leave a Comment

One of the best ways to soften the hardscaping on your driveway is to incorporate grasses into your landscape renovation plans. Not only will this soften the appearance, it will provide additional drainage which will help reduce icing and puddling. Ribbon driveways are coming back into style for this reason. They provide a nice path … [Read more…]

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It’s Time to Start Planning for Your Winter Pruning

August 3, 2015 by hermes Leave a Comment

Winter pruning can be quite the chore depending on the size of your property and the number of trees you’re tasked with maintaining. The sooner you start, the less you’ll have to trim later on. The purpose of pruning is to remove the five dangerous “d”s from your trees. These are dead, dying, diseased, damaged, or … [Read more…]

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Make It Low Maintenance with Local Flora

July 24, 2015 by hermes Leave a Comment

We live in a beautiful state, and there are plenty of native Missouri plants you can select to finish your landscaping with. Choosing local flora means that the landscape will be hearty and low-maintenance which is why the following are some plants we highly recommend. Blue False Indigo and Purple Poppy Mallow will give the landscape … [Read more…]

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Consider a Sustainable Water Management System for Your Property

July 20, 2015 by hermes Leave a Comment

Managing water is becoming increasingly important in both urban and rural areas alike. As infrastructure ages, this is presenting a considerable problem for communities struggling to develop effective strategies to manage excesses within the water supply. Sustainable water management is possible without the need to spend millions of dollars to dig new trench lines and lay … [Read more…]

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Bringing Both Form and Function into Your Landscape

July 17, 2015 by hermes Leave a Comment

Functional landscapes take appealing aesthetics and seamlessly merge them so that they create function in the process. Everything has a place and a purpose, and carefully considering the way your landscape will fit together is the key to achieving stunning results. Paths and walkways are functional elements that should be kept to a minimum. They … [Read more…]

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Focal Points Add Distinction and Flair to Your Landscape

July 13, 2015 by hermes Leave a Comment

The most appealing focal points draw your attention in and hold it for as long as they can. The more creative and attractive they are, the more they will stand out and be noticed. Water features are far and away the most popular focal points. Ponds, pools, and bird feeders draw the attention of the eye … [Read more…]

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