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Why Irrigation Matters: Making Every Drop of Water Count

April 7, 2014 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Featured, Irrigation, Landscape Maintenance Tagged: commercial landscape design, Commercial Landscaping, fall landscape maintenance, full-service landscaping and irrigation provider, irrigation, Kansas City irrigation systems, kansas city sprinker and irrigation

Help Restore Natural Drainage Patterns With a Rain Garden

March 7, 2014 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Featured, Irrigation Tagged: advantages of landscaping, Kansas city gardening, Kansas City landscape design, rain gardens Kansas City

How to Best Manage Stormwater

September 1, 2013 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Featured, Irrigation, Landscape Maintenance Tagged: award winning landscaping, Hermes Landscaping, how to manage stormwater, Kansas City landscape design

Keeping Your Lawn Green Without Dipping into the Red

July 31, 2013 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Featured, Irrigation Tagged: Hermes Landscaping, Kansas City landscape design, kansas city landscaping, residential landscaping, sustainable landscape design Kansas City, watering the lawn

Water Your Lawn with Rainwater

May 21, 2013 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Featured, Irrigation, Landscape Maintenance Tagged: Landscaping Lenexa, rain water harvesting Kansas City, recycled rain water

How to Water Your Grass this Spring

April 30, 2013 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Featured, Irrigation, Landscape Maintenance, Residential Tagged: Kansas City landscape maintenance, Kansas City lawncare, kansas city sprinker and irrigation, lawn care, watering the lawn

Timers on Sprinklers Work Well

February 1, 2013 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Irrigation, Landscape Maintenance, Residential Tagged: award winning landscaping, Commercial Landscaping Kansas City, greater Kansas City area, Hermes Landscaping, kansas city landscaping, landscaping contractor Kansas City

Landscaping Tips for Winter

January 29, 2013 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Irrigation Tagged: greater Kansas City area, Hermes Landscaping, Kansas City landscape design, kansas city landscaping, residential landscaping

Thinking About a Sprinkler System? Consider Drip Irrigation

January 11, 2013 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Commercial Builders, Irrigation Tagged: award winning landscaping, greater Kansas City area, Hermes Landscaping, kansas city landscaping, landscaping contractor Kansas City, residential landscaping

The Soak and Cycle Method

August 2, 2012 by hermes Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Irrigation Tagged: kansas city sprinker and irrigation, soak and cycle, watering the lawn
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