3 Lawn and Landscape Resolutions for 2018 The thing about most new year’s resolutions is that they rarely last, even for those of us with the best of intentions. That’s why here at Topeka Landscape, we like to make resolutions that we know we can keep – landscape resolutions that are geared toward giving our […]
Biophilic Design: Blending Outdoors With Indoors According to a study commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), people spend an average of 90% of their time either indoors or in a motor vehicle. Ninety percent! That’s huge! The requisite for human survival has become less dependent on being outdoors, driving us into warmer, safer, more […]
An Ode to Ornamental Grass Beyond the excitement surrounding the holidays, the onset of winter can leave folks feeling a bit lackluster at times. The vibrant colors of summer and fall have faded away. The trees have shed their leaves, leaving them bare and dormant. It seems like everything in nature has settled into varying […]
How to Prepare Your Lawn for Thanksgiving As the weather starts cooling off this fall, you are probably eager for a respite from the summer heat. To keep your yard looking nice and reduce your workload next spring, make sure you prepare your lawn properly for colder temperatures. After completing necessary yard cleanup and winter […]
4 Bulbs To Plant This Month! As fall progresses in northeast Kansas, cooler soil temperatures create ideal conditions for planting bulbs that yield spring-blooming perennials. Getting these bulbs safely into the ground by the end of November (weather dependent, of course) will result in bursts of vibrant color when spring rolls around – a welcomed […]
Keep Watering Through Fall & Winter We are out and about turning off irrigation systems in preparation for winter, but it’s important to remember that your plants will still need water throughout late fall and into winter! Proper hydration helps plants with root development and encourages them to flower and mature when growing season rolls […]
Let Your Light Shine With nights growing longer, now is a great time to look at the different types outdoor lighting and figure out which ones are most beneficial for you! First and foremost, it’s important to understand that landscape lighting has several benefits. One major benefit is that you can enjoy your outdoor living space after the […]
3 Outdoor Entertainment Tips (And Recipes) Perfect For Fall As much as we enjoy the sunshine and excitement of summer, we’re always happy to see the first signs of fall settling in. The mornings and evenings are crisp, the leaves are changing color, and we can finally bid farewell to the incessant sweating that goes […]
Will Professional Landscaping Increase My Home’s Value? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not only what’s on the inside that counts—at least not when it comes to your home. Curb appeal is a phrase used to describe the impression your house makes from the street and when it comes time to sell, a favorable curb appeal can […]