Water is one of the most precious resources in our state. There’s never enough and that means we have to make each and every drop count. With the proper landscape irrigation system in place, your business can conserve water and reduce the water bill. Because you most likely have various types of plants and landscaping around … [Read more…]
Rain gardens are a fabulous addition to any landscaping plan. Not only are they beautiful to look upon, but they help clean up the environment as the water circulates through the roots and vegetation that populate them. As urban areas become more polluted, adding a rain garden is an easy way to give Mother Nature … [Read more…]
Stormwater is one of the most misunderstood and mishandled resources in the average residential home. Most home owners assume that the runoff from their roof and yard is not useful and should simply be allowed to run off their property and be funneled away by their local sewer system. In fact, the average homeowner does … [Read more…]
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…]
Water is a precious resource and there are many ways to conserve it in your home. Outdoors, your landscape requires plenty of water to thrive, but water conservation has a place here, too. Rainwater can be collected in a rain-barrel and used for watering your lawn, trees and plants. Doing this has many benefits, such as: Rainwater is … [Read more…]
Over the winter, it is likely you have become accustomed to the rain and snow watering your lawn. As the weather becomes dryer this spring, you will need to start employing proper lawn care practices in order to keep your landscape healthy. Here are a few tips courtesy of the ALCC. Do not water until … [Read more…]
Having a beautiful landscape requires a commitment of time and effort. A owner must also be prepared to incur the additional expense of higher water use. The way that you water your land can make a dramatic difference in both the cost of water and health of the plants. The best time to water is … [Read more…]
Winter has hit Kansas City lawns, but they will endure if the following landscaping tips are followed: Bring in clay pots to prevent them from breaking. Rake leaves before snow and frost cause them to become mushy. Plant four-season perennials. These look great year-round and form a good basis for a garden. When preparing for … [Read more…]
The perfect watering system would probably be one that is efficient and effective, while requiring relatively low maintenance. Every seasoned gardener and landscape professional in Kansas City will tell you that no matter what plants comprise your garden, the success you have in growing them depends on the nature of the water supply. It must … [Read more…]
If you are not familiar with the soak and cycle method of lawn watering, Hermes Landscaping wants to share with you why it is such a good method. Mimicking the natural rainfall, the lawn soil is soaked, then allowed to air dry just slightly. The soak and cycle method creates soil conditions that are favorable … [Read more…]