“Once there was a tree, and she loved a little boy.”These words grace the first page of The Giving Tree, a story that celebrates how every aspect of a tree’s life cycle supports human existence. Understanding a tree’s life cycle helps us better support the environment they grow in. … [Read more…]
When the landscape of your home or business in the Greater Kansas City area integrates seamlessly with the local flora, spring can be a time of enormous change. As longer days and warmer weather begin in late March and early April, Red Cedars bloom, Western Yarrows show off wonderful whites, and Ninebarks display gorgeous yellows … [Read more…]
Foundations and framing. Porticos and Dormers. As a residential builder, you have a lot of things to consider as you build a home within the community. Even so, you shouldn’t neglect the following landscaping tips to sell your home as these will truly make the property stand out in the real estate listings. Start by focusing on color. Landscaping should highlight the … [Read more…]
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean that you can’t be thinking about the trees you want to plant in the spring. The following are some winter landscaping options to consider as you plan ahead to the warm weather on the horizon. Japanese Maples – These smaller trees give any winter landscape a real touch of … [Read more…]