The Basics of Winter Pruning in Kansas As the seasons change here in Kansas, so does our to-do list in the yard. Aside from shoveling snow, one of the most common (and important) things to tend to is winter pruning of deciduous trees and certain varieties of shrubs. Keeping in mind that the maintenance and care […]
Save Time this Holiday Season with These Landscaping Tips The holidays are here, and we couldn’t be happier! Soon we’ll all be enjoying great food, our favorite company, and, of course, some presents. But the holidays aren’t always fun and joy, particularly in the decorating department. Straining to find the time to get all of […]
Fall is quickly becoming winter and the trees are shedding the last of their leaves. One common dilemma homeowners face is whether or not to rake and bag fallen leaves and debris from their lawn. With two different schools of thought on the matter, let’s talk about the trouble that comes from allowing a thick […]
Protect Your Trees From Sun Scald Sun scald is a common ailment affecting trees during the winter months. The term refers to the freezing of bark following warmer temperatures which results in visible damage to the tree. Sun scald typically affects young trees with thin bark such as locusts, fruit trees, ashes, oaks, maples, lindens, and […]
Water is one of the most important things that plants need in order to develop and thrive in their environment. It aids plants with their root development and is one of the factors that encourages them to produce flowers and new growth during the growing season. Once plants go dormant for the winter, it’s mistakenly thought […]
Is Outdoor Lighting Right for You? 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 are able to enjoy your […]
Fall is a great time to get started on those home improvement projects you want to get done! But let’s face it, planning can be a chore sometimes, especially when you’re busy picking out Halloween costumes for the kids, making plans for Thanksgiving, or figuring out how many holiday gifts you need to buy. We […]
It’s Time to Prep Your Irrigation System for Winter Weather! Happy fall, y’all! Alongside Halloween costumes and prepping for holiday parties, your irrigation system should be at the top of your priority list. Really! We are working on a tight schedule to get all systems done by Thanksgiving, so be patient and we will be […]
Pruning trees and shrubs is a really important part of keeping them healthy. Removing dead, loose, or infected branches and stems from your plants helps control unwanted pests and insects, encourages proper growth, and improves the safety of your property.
Fall Cleanup for Your Yard When another Kansas summer draws to a close, many homeowners think they’re done with landscaping until the spring. Why put time and work into a landscape that is going to get frosty and dry in a few months? There are actually some very good reasons to take advantage of some […]