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Backyard Mini Forest Design Kansas City

Low Maintenance Landscape Design Tips – High Prairie Outdoors

By Robyn Schmitz / Dec 26, 2019

Scotch or Irish Moss Creeping Jenny Chamomile Red or White Clover Aromatic Asters Back-eyed Susans Blue Verbena Butterfly Milkweed Desert Biscuitroot Drummond’s Aster Foxglove Beardtongue Gray-headed Coneflower Indiangrass New England […]

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Patio Door Way Design Kansas City

A Home Buyer’s Guide to Preventing Costly Landscaping Issues

By Robyn Schmitz / Dec 19, 2019

Sloping land: If the land slopes towards the home anywhere, water will run down it towards the home. We’ve seen homeowners spend six figures building retaining walls and swales to […]

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Ground Fire pit Design Kansas City

Why is Winter the Best Time to Build a Patio? | High Prairie

By Robyn Schmitz / Dec 12, 2019
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Patio House Lighting Design Kansas City

Landscape Lighting Tips

By Robyn Schmitz / Dec 5, 2019

Pathways Trees and large plants Climbing vines Around patios or decks Water features, especially waterfalls Architectural features Sculptures Focal points: If you had a professional design your landscape likely each […]

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Walkway Tress Design Kansas City

Protect Your Landscape from Winter Stress | Kansas City Landscaping

By Robyn Schmitz / Nov 28, 2019

Wind damage: Strong winds can rip branches from plants and even pull them from the ground. Root exposure: Shifting winds and snow can move dirt around and expose plant roots […]

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Patio Deck Salt Kansas City

Do I Have to Protect My Kansas City Deck or Patio from Salt Damage?

By Robyn Schmitz / Nov 21, 2019

Clean: Before any snow falls, remove any dirt or debris on the stones with a stiff broom. Seal: Also long before the snow, choose a sealant product and apply it […]

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