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Hiring: Receptionist
Rost Landscaping and Design is seeking a receptionist who is a self- motivated team player that thrives in a fast-paced, friendly, casual environment. Job duties include answering the phones and scheduling appointments, signing for deliveries, filing, and data entry using Excel and Quick Books. Excellent customer service and phone skills are required and we will […]
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls are an invaluable tool for a landscape designer and homeowners alike. Walls add form, function and create distinct layers to the landscape. Whether we are creating a more functional space or building a multi-level outdoor living area, the right type of retainage is crucial for long term success. Building retaining walls to last […]
Dogwood Trees: Native vs. Chinese Varieties
We carry 3 different types of Dogwood Trees: Native Dogwood (Cornus florida), Chinese Dogwood (Cornus kousa), and Kousa Hybrids. Many are familiar with common native dogwood cultivars such as the Cherokee Princess, Cloud Nine, Cherokee Brave, and Cherokee Chief. But with a little bit of clarification on the kousa and kousa hybrids you can check […]
New Tree & Shrub Varieties to Look for in 2022
There are a whole host of new or recently new tree & shrub varieties showing up in the market. Breeders have done a superb job! However, knowing if they will be available is a pretty big IF. Nursery inventory is the lowest we’ve ever seen it. A triple hit of the 2021 Texas freeze, Covid […]
Landscape Bed Edging
When you are creating a space for the new landscape plantings for your home, or simply dressing up existing beds, it is important to define those landscape bed edges from the lawn areas next to them. Creating a nice, clean separation between mulch and turf helps keep the landscape bed and the lawn looking great. […]
Multiple Reasons to Choose Multi Stem Trees
Multi-stem trees are a common choice for landscape designers, and over the recent years, they have increased in popularity and availability for all gardeners. A multi-stem tree is a tree that has two or more stems or trunks growing from one root. Therefore, they will have a broader canopy and more foliage, but you can […]
Guidelines for Building a Berm
What is a Berm: Berms are a raised area of the landscape that can add height and variety to an otherwise flat or dull area. Generally, they are raised 18-24” high with soil then taper down to the natural ground level. The slopes should be gradual in order to look more natural and prevent erosion. […]