green and red tomatoes

How to Plan a Garden in Kansas City

When planning your garden in the Kansas City area, it is important to use plants that will do well in the area. No matter how much you liked the exotic orchid you saw in California, it is not a plant that will do well in the midwest. Plants do not adapt that easily,...

paint brushes with different paint colors

Seasonal Color

As the seasons change, color plays a key role in landscaping scenes. Spring brings vivid color with fresh blooming flowers while fall delivers earth tones instead. You can utilize color schemes to match the seasons by implementing seasonal color plots. With only a few...

seeds being planted

8 Springtime Pest Control Tips

You may work hard and spend a lot on landscaping, but you must also control pests or they will destroy your work. To keep your landscaping looking great all year long, take into consideration the many pests such as insects and rodents, that can cause problems. Here...

box of vegetables

Edible Landscapes

Landscaping adds to the appeal of any home, and your yard can be attractive with a good landscape or hardscape design. One way to make it even more environmentally friendly is to include edible plants in the design. Things like lettuce, berries of all kinds, fruit...