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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...

Is Your Landscaper a Plant Person?

When hiring a landscaper, most homeowners assume that every installer knows the ins and outs of their...

Timing is Key with Landscape Maintenance

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Dry Creek Beds--A Decorative Way to Combat Erosion

One of the biggest issues some homeowners can face is erosion of their lawn or landscape. Over time,...

5 Underappreciated and Overlooked Plants

When it comes time to think about which plants you are going to use for your upcoming landscape project,...

Seasons of Interest in the Landscape

There is a belief in the landscape industry that you can tell what time of year a house was landscaped...

Types of Roses: What is the Difference?

Knockout and Drift Shrub roses are wonderful options for landscape designs, but what about all the others....

Important Considerations When Selecting Plants

As you start to plan out your new landscape project, selecting plants can be exciting and overwhelming...

Advantages of Columnar Plants

When designing a landscape planting plan, I first think about the sizes and shapes of plants I want to...

How to Determine the Best Location for a Patio

Placing a patio or hardscape feature is a critical first step in determining the style, fit, and function...

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Our Roots

Rost, Inc. began in 1985 with a vision of creating stunning and unique landscapes for central Missouri. Founders Tim and Toby Rost began landscaping while attending the University of Missouri.