Watering Guidelines for New Plants
Caring for Newly Installed Plants Are you more of a visual/auditory learner? Check out our Watering Guide Video. Watering is the most important thing you can do for new plants. Newly installed plants need to be watered for the first year. Trees and shrubs should be watered individually. An easy way to think about how […]
Formal Landscapes Design & Care
Formal landscapes exude elegance and precision, often resembling a carefully crafted work of art. These meticulously designed gardens and outdoor spaces are characterized by symmetry, geometric shapes, and a sense of orderliness that creates a sophisticated ambiance. Whether adorning the grounds of stately homes, public institutions, or corporate offices, formal landscapes require thoughtful planning and […]
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 […]