The second week of May is National Wildflower Week. While clean and beautiful landscapes are all the rage, having a spot in your garden for a mini wildflower meadow will make a beautiful addition to your landscaping. To help inspire you, we have put together some information about designing a wildflower garden for Wildflower Week. Benefits of a Wildflower Garden Besides providing a unique dimension to your landscaping, planting wildflowers has many benefits. Because of the grass you have to plant to support wildflower plants, it greatly reduces the amount of weeds that crop up in that section ..read more

There is nothing better than enjoying ice cold lemonade on your back patio and taking in your beautiful flowers on a hot summer day. Keep your plants happy and make sure they have some relief from the heat with these six tips on how to maintain a garden in summer. Mulching Your Plants Mulch is a great option when you want garden sun protection for several reasons. Not only will it insulate the root systems in your plants in hot weather, but it will retain water and keep the ground damp for a longer period of time. This will help stretch your daily watering and keep your plants from overheating ..read more

This transformation of Brandi’s backyard is absolutely stunning!  Brandi’s water garden pond with a mini water fall had so much potential.   One might enjoy watching the fish swimming in the pond but there is not much here to support a beautiful relaxing backyard experience.  Backyard water gardens can offer the soothing sights and sounds of nature that are so relaxing, but those relaxing elements are absent here. Second Nature used this outdated pond structure to transform their backyard area into an inviting backyard oasis. While children may enjoy watching and feeding ..read more

We are excited to share this custom front porch project we recently completed for Agnes Meyers. The back deck had already been renovated, but the front entryway was in need of some updates to match the current style. The existing front entrance did not meet the aesthetic of her contemporary home, and she chose to work with Second Nature after hearing about our exceptional landscaping and  custom design work in the Lee’s Summit area. Our custom design team worked with Agnes to create a front entry and porch that was both welcoming and a timeless design. Before Second Nature stepped in with ..read more

With summer almost in full swing, it’s time to have your patio looking its best! Patio accents, renovations and custom patio designs are great ways to transform your backyard patio ideas into an outdoor living space you love. Outdoor Patio Accents If you love your patio but feel like something is missing, spice up your outdoor leisure space with pleasing colors and style. The small details of patio accents will provide big results to your summer backyard patio ideas. From functional to stylish, there are options for every budget. Colorful Throw Pillows Your patio. Your style! Colorful throw p ..read more

Do you have your halls decked and your house decorated for the holidays yet? Most people already know the tried-and-true ideas of outlining your house with outdoor lights or putting up an inflatable Santa in your yard, but we want to think outside of the normal and expected decorations for your Christmas landscape. Christmas Landscape Essential – Evergreens A classic Christmas icon is the evergreen tree and there are a myriad of ways that you can incorporate the tree into your decorations. Galvanized tubs are a great way to bring the current rustic trend to your Christmas decorations. You can ..read more

Backyard Pergola Designs in Kansas City Many people may not be familiar with a pergola, but they can be an excellent addition to any backyard design. A pergola is a garden feature that has vertical posts, or pillars, that support cross beams or open lattice. Some people choose to leave their pergolas plain, where others may choose to add to theirs with woody vines, which can provide further shade. Pergolas can be used to create shaded walkways or sitting areas. They can be useful as an extension your house or as cover for an open terrace or patio. Benefits to adding a pergola to your backyard ..read more

How to pick a Lee’s Summit Landscaping Company Whether you have a new home and you need to install landscaping, or you have existing landscaping that you want to modify or overhaul, it is in your best interest to have a landscaping company involved in part of the process. While it may be tempting to think you can handle this yourself, a quality landscaping job that will stand the test of time requires more than simply plopping some plants in the ground. Many landscaping companies not only offer installation, but also have landscape designers available to help you develop a landscaping plan for ..read more

Tips for Enhancing your Front Yard Landscape Design The entryway of your home plays a key part its overall design. Most of the time the entryway is visible from the street, so enhancing your entryway will also enhance and improve your overall curb appeal. An appealing entryway is also a great way to welcome guests into your home. Looking for some easy ways to update your front yard landscape design entryway? Keep reading.. Garden Ideas For Your Entryway When you’re considering landscaping ideas for your front garden beds make sure you are planning to use plants that are appropriate for the soi ..read more

Landscape Lighting Ideas to Enhance your Outdoor Space People often spend considerable time and money completing the landscaping in their yard, but when night falls that beautiful landscaping basically disappears. There are many landscape lighting ideas you can use to highlight different landscaping features, make dark areas of your yard useable at night, and increase security around your home. When you begin making a plan for landscape or garden lighting you need to begin by thinking about the purpose for your different landscape lighting aspects so that you are haphazardly throwing lights in ..read more