Most people give very little thought to their Kansas City walkway installation. However, your walkway design and construction can reflect on the overall curb appeal of your property. That’s why it’s important to have a walkway that reflects your personal sense of style and sophistication. The walkway can be straight or slightly winding depending on preference. Aesthetically, … [Read more…]
Running a business is a continuous challenge that requires total dedication and commitment. Between the payroll and the customers, the last thing you have time to handle is trimming the bushes and mowing the lawn. Not only do these chores take time, they also require considerable expertise when it comes to commercial landscapes. When you … [Read more…]
It’s hard to keep a landscape looking “fresh” throughout the year. What looks good in summer, may not look so appealing in winter. To that end, the following are some landscape management tips that can help you even things out and give you a stunning landscape regardless of the season. Start by incorporating plenty of trees … [Read more…]
Properly illuminating a residential landscape can not only enhance your beauty of the property, but also the property’s value. With those goals in mind, the following are some landscape design tips that will guarantee your walkways, flower beds, and patio areas look their best throughout the evening hours: Layer your lighting. You should include a healthy mix of … [Read more…]
Controlling winter weeds can be as challenging as controlling weeds during spring and summer. The following are some tips you can follow until the weather warms up and they become dormant again. Identify the weeds you’re dealing with. Common varieties include Large Clover, Corn Speedwell, Hairy Bittergrass, Chickweed, and Carolina Geranium. Once you know which weed(s) have invaded … [Read more…]
Creating a picture perfect landscape requires careful craftsmanship and balance. Focal points in the landscape help create seamless transitions between turf, greenery, and hardscapes. To achieve this balance and transition, we offer these recommendations to our clients: Select focal points that will contrast and/or complement existing colors in your landscape. The use of a color … [Read more…]
Irrigation system renovation is something you don’t want to neglect. That’s because an improperly watered landscape can be costly to repair, and a malfunctioning watering system can end up wasting tremendous amounts of money as it washes down the drain. As with all technologies, irrigation technology is continually evolving to make watering more cost-effective and … [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…]
Maximizing water efficiency is crucial to keeping your landscape healthy and your water bills from soaking your landscaping budget. The following are some tips that will keep your lawn green, without draining all of the green from you company’s bottom line: Use a Certified Irrigation Designer to design your irrigation system so that you have matched … [Read more…]
Winter tree health in Kansas City is just as important as it is during the rest of the year. Whether you have oaks or pines, maples or willows, the long winter months can tax their root systems to the limits. The following are some tips you can use whether your trees are planted in a … [Read more…]