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…]
If you are finding it hard to find a little peace and quiet in your life, it might be time to think about adding a Zen Garden to the backyard. Once only found in the shadow of Mt. Fuji, the rest of the world has latched onto the peace and tranquility they have to offer. Asian … [Read more…]
Mulch may not be the most romantic part of the garden, but it really is the icing on the cake. Mulch preserves precious soil moisture – something dear to Kansas City homeowners during the present drought conditions. A mulch layer that clothes a perennial bed, surrounds a tree or that carpets a row of brightly … [Read more…]
Great Job, Jason! Thanks for sharing some much needed advise on keeping the lawn from turning BROWN! Our residential designer, Jason Opheim, recently appeared on a segment of KCTV 5 News. He shared some great tips to keep your lawn and landscaping looking great, even during a heatwave. via Lawn and landscape tips during a … [Read more…]
When it comes to watering your lawn, it is very important that you select the right watering method. If you have a large lawn, above ground sprinklers cover larger areas more effectively. However, be aware that this could encourage the spread of disease on roses, raspberries, beans, and other susceptible plants. In dry climates, you want … [Read more…]
Your lawn will grow best when watered heavily at infrequent intervals. It is important to have a watering routine that works because on average, your lawn needs about one inch of water a week during the growing season, whether that is from rain or an irrigation system. That one inch of water usually soaks the soil 4 to 6 … [Read more…]
Like everyone else in Kansas City, we love the Spring and Summer. The sun’s shining and the sky is blue and the grass are green. But we know that the season’s change, and that after Summer comes Autumn and Winter, and when the leaves drop, so too does the temperature outside. At Hermes Landscaping, we … [Read more…]
People want their lawns to be a lush green and their gardens flourishing with a variety of gorgeous, healthy plant life. At Hermes Landscaping, we can’t make your lawn any greener or make asparagus grow where you planted tomatoes, but we can make sure that every morning, the grass and other plants that need water, … [Read more…]
Are you having problems maintaining your landscape? Are things getting out of hand? Would you describe you landscape as unruly, overrun, or germinatus? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then we at Hermes Landscaping want you to know that we’re here to help you with your landscaping maintenance. Since out inception in … [Read more…]