Sprinkle, Sprinkle, Little Star
Ah, the joys of landscaping in winter time – getting rid of the ice on our walkways and driveways. The most effective way to remove ice is to melt it with salt. Did you know, that like snowflakes, no two salt grains are alike? There are actually a number of salt mixtures to choose from.… Read More
Want Greener Grass?
Is it your goal to have greener grass than your neighbor? Do you often struggle with achieving a rich green color like you see at many of the commercial properties around town during the early summer months? The thing you might be missing is proper fertilization. For most of our commercial properties, we follow a… Read More
The Hows and Whys of Mulching
Why Mulch? Mulch offers three important advantages to your beds: Enhances moisture retention Reduces weed problems Improves appearance of the beds How Mulch? Most people are aware of the advantages of using mulch, but fewer understand how to lay mulch for best results. Not unlike painting a house, most of a successful mulch application is… Read More
Ice Melt Application Tips
Well, old Phil saw his shadow this morning, so you might find yourself applying ice melt to sidewalks and driveways. Here are some tips for application: Any salt product is too caustic to spread on sidewalks with a cyclone spreader. It’s too difficult to keep the salt on the pavements and off nearby vegetation. A… Read More
Dormant Oil Sprays
Protect your woody shrubs and trees from insects by using a dormant oil spray. Dormant oil will kill exposed insects by over coating and suffocating them. It will also cover their eggs and prevent them from hatching. Dormant oils are typically refined from petroleum oil and contain an emulsifier to allow the oil to mix… Read More
Signature & Ackerson Join Forces
In December, after years of casual conversation, the merger of Signature Landscape and Ackerson Landscape became a reality. United by shared values and a focus on commercial grounds maintenance, the two companies will continue to provide full-service grounds maintenance for commercial properties throughout the Kansas City region. Increased efficiencies, greater geographic reach and solid leadership… Read More
Give your Flower Beds a Boost this Fall
Many of us look forward to spring and summer to enjoy the boost that flowers add to your curb appeal. We often ignore the opportunities to add interest to our flower beds in the fall. As temperatures begin to decrease in late September, a window of opportunity opens up for a change in seasonal color… Read More
Got Nutsedge?
During the late spring and summer months, nutsedge proves to be the lawn’s worst enemy. Even the most meticulous lawn maintenance plan can be affected by nutsedge patches. Nutsedge is a perennial plant that superficially resembles grass and is found in landscaped and turf areas. It grows faster than most turf grasses and follows the… Read More