The Trusted Advisor

Nothing announces that “Spring has Sprung!” like the visual impact of stunning flowers! In nature, we can occasionally experience the majesty of wildflowers across an open field, when all of the necessary environmental elements align just right. But in the manicured landscape, flowers can become a distinct and powerful design element, but only if the… Read More

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

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

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

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

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