A Guide To Fertilization

A Guide to Fertilization: as seen in COMO Living Magazine February/March 2019 Why? The main reason to fertilize is to bolster their health so they are better prepared to fight off pests, disease, and environmental stresses. Other positive effects include larger plants with deeper color, more blooms, and maximum fruit production. While fertilizer can’t solve […]

Avoid a Boring Winter Landscape

We always say that we can tell what time of year you landscaped your house. If you did the work in spring, it’s full of spring flowering trees and shrubs. Summer plantings are dominated by roses and hydrangea. If you landscaped in the fall, it’s full of red, orange, and yellow foliage. And if over […]

Custom Homes

If you are building a custom home, it is really easy to get caught up in all the decisions of construction and interior design and forget about landscaping until the last minute. We might be a bit biased, but don’t underestimate the impact landscaping can have on the look of a finished house. So, here […]

Outdoor Structures

The Problem: One major problem with new landscapes is just that, they are new. Trees, obviously, cannot be planted full-grown, they can only shade so much in the beginning. No matter which direction your yard faces, the Missouri sun seems unavoidable sometimes. We all need some relief from the harsh rays which is where an […]

Before You Dive In

Thinking about putting in a pool? After years of experience designing, installing, and teaming up with pool contractors, we’ve put together a list of considerations you should be sure not to overlook! Plan Early Unfortunately, you can’t contact a contractor in spring and expect to be laying poolside, lounging in the sun by summer. Quality […]

Natural vs. Native Landscaping

A “natural” landscape design can mean something different to everybody. To many, it can mean incorporating only native plants into the design. Others interpret the thought of a natural landscape to be more rustic, and an extension of its surroundings.  Recently, I wrote about a modern landscape design, so in turn, this article will focus […]

Modern appeal

Modern Landscaping by Rost Landscaping

If you look closely, you will see modern homes popping up all over town. With this style increasing in popularity, we have had to adapt our aesthetic to fit the design of the homes. It has been a fun couple years to research and design this growing trend. Contemporary landscape design has allowed us to expand our creativity and experiment with different […]

Full scale outdoor space

Fencing and Landscaping by Rost Landscaping

A full scale landscape company takes the entire property into consideration to maximize the potential of a blank space. This includes many other features beyond plants and patios. Fencing and gates, irrigation, and landscape lighting are factors that must be given attention when planning a landscape renovation. Technology has opened doors for the most appealing, functional, and user-friendly fencing, irrigation and lighting systems to […]