Nate Anderson: Meet Our Designers
Began at Rost Inc. in 2014 Nate Anderson started out on our crews in 2014 and began working as a designer after finishing his degree at Mizzou. Here’s an interview with Nate 10 years into his time at Rost, Inc. Why did you decide to go into this profession/industry? I always knew I wanted to […]
Jacob Porter: Meet Our Designers
Began at Rost Inc. in 2014 Jacob Porter began at Rost Inc in 2014 and has continued to grow! Check out this interview with Jacob. Why did you decide to go into this profession/industry? I’ve always enjoyed being outdoors. After I started working for the landscape department at MU while in college, I grew an […]
Swimming Pools: The Ultimate Summer Fun Zone
As temperatures start to increase and become unbearable during the summer, the same thought crosses our mind. How can I cool off? Swimming pools are one of the best ways to cool off, as well as have fun and relax. We get several requests a year to design and install projects that involve swimming pools. […]
Seasonal Watering Guide
SPRING: March, April, May Depending on the rainfall, plants normally don’t need to be watered as often in the spring season.TREES If we go through the season with little rain, a long single soaking (24-48 hours depending on the tree size) could be enough to get it through the spring. SHRUBS If we are going […]
Drought Resistant Plants
Landscaping in Missouri can be challenging when it comes to dealing with unpredictable weather patterns. If you remember last year’s drought, we know it was tough to keep landscapes looking great. Despite this, it is possible to create a beautiful landscape that is more drought-resistant by picking the right plants. In this article, we will […]
Mature Plants and Their Importance
When opening a new landscape design, we are often given set criteria for the functionality, budget, and general aesthetic of the space. We then take your vision for the space and apply fundamental principles of landscape design to create functionally beautiful space. As we all know, those six key principles that we focus on are […]
Shade Trees for Fall Color
As we get requests to create planting designs for clients, I would say that adding color through the seasons is high on many people’s priority list. When thinking about adding color, most are focused on the flowering color that various trees and shrubs can provide. While that is the most common way to add color […]
Six Plants for Summer Color
When it comes time to think about which plants you are going to use for your upcoming landscape project, you may be surprised at how many options are out there. When trying to achieve variety in the landscape I always want to emphasize seasonal color. One of the biggest mistakes I see homeowners make is […]