The perfect lawn takes root in the planning you complete before the first shovelful of dirt is turned. Here are some residential landscape design tips that will help you create the landscape you’ve always wanted. Conduct an inventory. Determine what plants you have, their condition, and their location in your landscape. Doing so can help … [Read more…]
Many homeowners and businesses are concerned about sustainability within the landscape because it is very important that we take an active part in preserving our natural environment. A great way to practice sustainable landscaping is by using organic mulch. It is actually quite easy to find organic mulch materials, just look in your own yard. Grass … [Read more…]
Pruning may not be the most exciting task in the world, but it is very necessary if you want your plants to grow a certain way during certain seasons. Don’t know where to begin? Take a look at 6 step-by-step proper pruning principles Hermes Landscaping have put together for you. 1. Make sure to remove … [Read more…]
Did you know it is never too late to prune? Trees and shrubs can be pruned any time of year. But the key is in knowing how plants respond differently to pruning at different times of year. If you want certain results in certain seasons, you have to prune. According to Steve Allen, CLT, Landscape Maintenance Account … [Read more…]
To keep your lawn and plants healthy, it is wise to choose plants in the landscape for their resistance to insect and disease problems. Landscaping professionals are familiar with the plants adapted to Kansas growing conditions that are known for having few pest problems. Pests can wreak havoc on plants and the landscape in general. If you do … [Read more…]
You may have known that certain plants are not suitable for all areas of Kansas. But did you know that certain plants are not suitable for all areas of your yard? The reason why this exists is because different types of plants require different site requirements. What are site requirements? Here are a few of the … [Read more…]