Each autumn in Kansas City Heinen landscape crews spend a fair amount of time planting thousands of bulbs municipilites businesses and even some homeowneers. Although nothing announces spring more vividly than gorgeous tulips in myriad shades proudly blooming up and down Kansas City’s finest streets and boulevards, fall is actually a great time to get […]
In the past, Kansas City homeowners dealt with excess rainwater issues – like yard flooding and wet basements – by installing French drains, dry creek beds or by grading one’s yard to redirect rainwater away from the home. Sometimes those solutions are not practical as there is just no place for heavy rain to runoff […]
While Kansas City is in the middle of record breaking heat this summer, you may be wondering if your lawn will ever recover from these hot, dry conditions. Even with extreme weather you can have a beautiful, lush lawn but it requires some planning. The good news: Heinen can help. Heinen knows that the unpredictable […]
Summer’s here – the season for barbecues, fresh tomatoes, catching fireflies and enjoying the outdoors with friends and family! Is your backyard ready? Heinen Landscape and Irrigation can help prepare your own slice of the great outdoors for the best summer yet. We’ve carefully selected the top 5 elements of a summer-ready backyard: Patio A […]
Searching for the perfect gift for the Dad in your life this Father’s Day? How about a gift that let’s Dad take a break from the hose this summer and every summer after? Give the gift of relaxation this Father’s Day with a professionally installed sprinkler system from Heinen Landscape and Irrigation – complete with […]
The grass is always greener on your side of the fence – with lawn care and lawn maintenance from Heinen Landscape! After a long and dry winter, and a cold and mostly dry spring, you may be wondering if your lawn will ever come back to life. But have no fear, Heinen’s here! We’ll help […]
As 2017 ends, we wanted to take a minute to reflect on the year, thank you, our great customers, for your valued business and finally, our team of dedicated employees for their commitment to doing their best work for our customers! KVC and Ball Conference Center We started off the summer by installing brand new […]
The fall and winter months are the time to be keeping your yard healthy to avoid extra maintenance in the spring. There are several things you should be doing that many of us forget about. Here is a list put together by Heinen Landscape of things that need to be done to keep your grass […]
Fall is right around the corner which means cool weather will be settling in soon. Spring blooms and new plant growth seems centuries away. Some people may not know, but fall is actually the best time to plant many new landscape additions including shrubs and trees. Due to cool temperatures and increased rainfall, roots have […]
Just when we thought the rain was gone, it’s back and in full force with summer storms! What to do with all that excess water? A few tips on how to work with (and around) the water. Or, leave it to the experts at Heinen! River of Rocks You can turn drainage solutions into features […]
Heinen Landscape is excited to now be a supplier and installer of Techo-Bloc products! As concrete pavers and masonry manufacturers, Techo-Bloc’s mission is to design and manufacture the finest quality hardscape and masonry products in the industry. Heinen Landscape professional designers have the experience to help design and create a detailed landscape plan with Techo-Bloc […]
Heinen Landscape recently took on a two-day project installing brand new pavers for a beautiful and relaxing new outdoor patio area at the entrance to Ball Conference Center. The Conference Center is a sister organization of KVC Health Systems – an Olathe, Kansas based not-for-profit organization. When an event is booked at Ball Conference Center, […]
If you don’t have an irrigated lawn, don’t make Dad drag the hose around the yard all day in Kansas City’s summer heat! This Father’s Day, give Dad something that will keep him happy all summer long – a Rachio Wi-fi Smart Sprinkler Controller system, professionally installed by Heinen Landscape and Irrigation! Dad can automatically […]
Heinen customer Barb T. switched from a basic lawn mowing service to Heinen Landscape over fifteen years ago – and now she relies on Dave and the team for all her outdoor needs. “They’ve touched almost every part of our lawn and we get compliments all the time from people just walking by our home!” […]
Heinen Landscape recently celebrated Earth Day at the Hen House in Corinth Square! Along with handing out free tree saplings to hundreds of customers, Dave Heinen also spoke with Jasper Mirabile and Kimberly Winter Stern live on KCMO Talk Radio 710am! Click below to hear Dave Heinen talk about Earth Day and native trees in […]
Heinen Landscape and Irrigation recently celebrated Earth Day by handing out free native tree saplings at the Hen House in Corinth Square! On Saturday, April 22nd, hundreds of customers enjoyed complimentary refreshments and doughnuts as they chose their very own tree sapling to take home and plant. The Black Oak seedlings came ready to plant […]
To celebrate Earth Day, Heinen is offering free native tree saplings – 1,000 total – at the Corinth Square Hen House in Prairie Village on Saturday, April 22! Enjoy free refreshments from Hen House and learn more about native plants and trees. Seedlings are ready to plant with care instructions and are free! Teach your […]
Kansas City is still recovering from recent historic drought conditions, and we’ll be right back into the dry, hot days of summer before we know it! It’s never too soon to start planning to take back control of your drought or disease damaged grass and start creating the green lawn of your dreams. The professionals […]
Grass root systems are drying up as drought conditions continue. Limited snow this winter has made matters worse. Lawns are struggling as roots disintegrate – shrubs are browning and even trees are declining. It’s a good idea to give your lawn a nice drink of water after such a dry winter. It may seem early, […]
Heinen Landscape is excited to reveal a brand new sign at our world headquarters in beautiful Merriam, Kansas. Next time you’re cruising down Merriam Lane, be sure to check it out! Better yet – give us a call! We’ve spruced up our place, and we would love to spruce up your place, too! Whether you […]
Because our rose gardens were in such high demand the first time around, we’re holding our second annual Sweetheart Rose Garden Special! This Valentine’s Day, instead of giving a dozen roses, wouldn’t it be great to be able to give an entire rose garden? A Valentine gift that says, “I love you” day after day, year after […]
It’s a fact, the days are definitely getting longer which means warm weather and the spring growing season will be here faster than you might imagine. And it’s certainly never too early to start planning your next outdoor project. Letting your imagination take a sunny little siesta from the cold of winter to plan your […]
2016 has been a great year, Heinen Landscape has been busier than ever and we can’t thank you all enough for your continued support! There were so many great projects Heinen Landscape did this year, we thought we’d share a few. Back in August, The Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI) reached out for […]
Many of us tend to forget that our lawns still require care during the winter months. There are many things you can do to prepare and protect your yard for the cold winter days. If you’re looking for some winter care tips, Heinen Landscape has put together a few things to keep in mind as […]
The days are getting shorter and winter is well on its way! The Fall and Winter months are the perfect time to install outdoor lighting and showcase your home to look its best at night. There are many advantages to a professional outdoor lighting system. Here at Heinen, we’ve put together a few reasons outdoor […]
On Thursday, August 18, Heinen Landscape began installing a brand new irrigation system for the exceptionally inspiring “Sensory Garden” at the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI), located near 31st and Main in Midtown Kansas City. Heinen started a company tradition of taking on a significant pro bono project for a not-for-profit organization with […]
By mid-summer, many homeowners in Kansas City notice their lawns beginning to turn brown and patchy – and have almost come to accept this as a standard condition during KC’s hot and dry summer months. But there is actually a significant problem developing that may lead to widespread dead grass and shriveled new plantings. Because […]
Heinen Landscape and Irrigation recently received some interesting feedback on a customer’s new Rachio Irrigation Controller and Smartphone app. With the customer’s permission (we’ll call him Jerry), we were able to share a little of it. We’ve added a few explanatory notes for clarity. “I love Rachio. What Sonos is to whole house wi-fi music, […]
Heinen has created a new tool just for you – the new Heinen Online Plant Catalog! The Online Plant Catalog gives Heinen customers an easy way to reference and compare a variety of plants that are well-suited to the Kansas City climate. Plus – it’s portable, viewable from most any computer or mobile device – […]
With Spring upon us, the days are longer and April showers hit hard! April showers may bring May flowers, but being in the Midwest, April (and May) showers can quickly become torrential downpours and the cause of serious flooding and property damage. With record rainfall predicted again this year, you can expect soil to crack […]
You’ve been waiting patiently for spring to arrive – and so have your trees, shrubs, lawn and plants! The outdoor experts at Heinen know exactly what to do to give your outdoor living areas that fresh, spring look you’ve been waiting for! We’ve put together a list of a few things you can do to […]
With Spring upon us, the days are getting longer and April is quickly approaching! We all know April showers bring May flowers, but being in the Midwest, April showers can quickly become torrential downpours. With record rainfall predicted again this year, you can expect soil to crack and pull back from foundations. Heavy rain can […]
Is your yard looking a little dull from the dreary winter months? Heinen is here to help! With the free Heinen Guide to Kansas City Landscaping, you can create a plan to take your browned out lawn and foliage from zero to hero in no time. The secret to your best spring ever is having […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. For years, a dozen red roses has been the symbol of affection. But times have changed and now a bouquet of roses can be had in most any grocery store or dot-com almost any time of year. What was once an elegant and romantic mid-February surprise has lost […]
Days are getting shorter as winter nears and as night sets in earlier, your house begins to feel increasingly gloomy and dark. As you approach your home at the end of the workday, the sun – formerly dancing off of bright flowers and verdant lawns – is gone. Welcome to winter in Kansas City. But […]
As days get colder and leaves begin to fall we tend to forget about the needs of our lawns. Care and maintenance is still important if you want your beautiful, lush green grass to come back in the spring. Prevent winter damage and let Heinen Landscape help with these tips! Continue watering: One misconception during […]
Heinen was recently featured in Turf Magazine for the Extreme Landscape Makeover story! In September, Heinen brought the entire team out for a one-day extreme landscape makeover at KVC Health Systems—an Olathe, KS nonprofit and national leader in adoption and child welfare education. The Heinen team spent the entire day transforming and beautifying the landscape at KVC’s headquarters […]
Fall is setting in here in Kansas City and that brings shorter days and cooler temperatures. Are you feeling down in the dumps knowing you won’t see your beautiful garden again ’til spring? Well turn that frown upside down because you can have a fall garden! Fall is actually a great time to plant a […]
Fall has arrived in Kansas City and it’s time to break out the fire pits and drink some hot apple cider! Adding some lighting to your outdoor living space is the perfect way to revitalize and rejuvenate your area. As nights are getting darker come home to your secure and well lit home and see […]
Heinen Landscape and Irrigation to bring their entire company out for a one-day landscape makeover at KVC Health Systems – an Olathe nonprofit and national leader in adoption, child welfare education – all pro-bono! On Wednesday, September 2, 2015, the Heinen team (approx. 20 individuals) will spend the entire day transforming and beautifying the landscape […]
Dave Heinen shares the above image of a Lotus Flower in his own Kansas City backyard landscaping Facts about Lotus Flowers from the Flower Expert The Lotus is a sacred flower for Buddhists. In Egyptian mythology, the Lotus is associated with the sun, because it bloomed by day and closed by night. The Lotus is […]
Heavy rains, particularly when they persist over an extended period, place stresses on plants in our landscapes. Plants native to drier climates are particularly vulnerable to this type of weather. This article from Nola.com shares information about why too much water is bad for your yard and how to fix it. The harm of excess Since […]
Daydreaming about a glorious new backyard is fun pastime for many of us. The picture in our mind is usually of the completed project – not the heavy lifting needed in constructing one’s own personal paradise. As dreams turn to reality, homeowners find that there are several factors that effect the overall success of their […]
Just when we thought the rain was gone, it’s back and in full force with summer storms! What to do with all that excess water? This Old House shares tips on how to work with (and around) the water. Or, leave it to the experts at Heinen! River of Rocks You can turn drainage solutions […]
With all of the rain during the month of May in KC (only 3 completely dry days thus far), more and more homeowners are calling Heinen regarding property drainage issues. From pooling water literally drowning plants to leaky basement walls and floors, it’s clear that poor drainage and standing water can cause a lot of […]
We’ve had quite a bit of rain here in Kansas City – more than 10 inches to be exact. We’ve received dozens of calls to help with drainage issues, and we’re happy to help you, too! Rain brings needed moisture but can also cause problems in the landscape. Whether you have rainwater pooling in your […]
When it comes to pruning shrubs and flower beds, Heinen is your go-to expert! Below are some tips on how pruning works and the benefits of cleaning up your garden so it can thrive this spring. Pruning is a horticultural practice that alters and encourages the form and growth of a plant. Based on aesthetics […]
Do you ever have problems remembering what plants to plant when? The Natural Gardener breaks it down month by month so you will never forget again. Also, you can always count on Heinen Landscape to answer all your gardening and planting questions. This is your guide to help you with planting though the month of May. SOW SEEDS […]
Help ensure your garden’s success by heeding these dos and don’ts from HGTV. Work the Soil When It’s Dry Work the soil only when it’s moderately dry. Tilling, walking on, or cultivating the soil when it’s wet leads to creating something akin to adobe: the whole structure of the soil is destroyed. Provide Drainage If […]
You promised yourself that this would be the year to transform your landscaping. And guess what? Spring is here! The time is now. Here are some excellent tips to help you begin taken directly from our landscape guide. Click here to sign up for your free guide now. TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED The three things […]
Check out this great article from Houzz that explains how you can manage excess water from storms and snow melting. Snow melt and spring rains are on their way, and in many places, excessive runoff from them is a recurring springtime problem. As a homeowner, you can help by allowing water to infiltrate your property […]
Without milkweeds, life for the monarch would not be possible. Because of urban development, monarchs are going extinct from the lack of milkweed. The butterflies need it to lay their eggs and for their caterpillars to eat. Milkweed needs little attention and can grow in a variety of areas such as gardens, managed corridors, agricultural […]
Cold weather doesn’t mean down time at Heinen. We’ve been busy throughout the winter season with a variety of projects around Kansas City. from Mission to Mission Hills, Old Leawood to Overland Park, not to mention Brookside, Prairie Village, Fairway, and Roeland Park. Check out the photos below for projects we can handle – and […]
It’s that time of year where trees have lost their leaves and flowers stop growing. But that doesn’t mean our gardens still can’t be beautiful! Here are a few tips to make sure you still love your garden no matter what season it is. Many decorative trees, such as dogwoods, have visually pleasing bark and […]
The site plan represents the overall design for a landscape and is the primary tool used by the landscape architect to lay out the space. Landscape architects, such as the ones at Heinen, are trained to create the design in plan view as one of the first phases in the design process. This article from […]
Since recordings began in 1961, most of Kansas and Missouri have experienced the fall season’s first frost – the point when the temperature reaches 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below – in October. This year will likely be no different with the average date of the first frost falling between October 10 and 15 for the […]
Fall Planting Pro Tip – Heinen’s Online Plant CatalogSeptember 27, 2018 - 1:39 pmEach autumn in Kansas City Heinen landscape crews spend a fair amount of time planting thousands of bulbs municipilites businesses and even some homeowneers. Although nothing announces spring more vividly than gorgeous tulips in myriad shades proudly blooming up and down Kansas City’s finest streets and boulevards, fall is actually a great time to get […]
AquaBlox – The Invisible Yard Drainage SolutionAugust 30, 2018 - 10:50 amIn the past, Kansas City homeowners dealt with excess rainwater issues – like yard flooding and wet basements – by installing French drains, dry creek beds or by grading one’s yard to redirect rainwater away from the home. Sometimes those solutions are not practical as there is just no place for heavy rain to runoff […]