A Daily Dose of Nature Heals the Soul
Lainey Howard
Jacob Porter
Jacob Porter comes from the small town of California, Missouri. With his plant science degree from MU and six years with Rost, he enjoys creating exciting outdoor spaces for his clients. Watching these creations come to life is only one highlight of being a designer for Rost. When he is not designing, he loves spending time with his wife and kids, tournament bass fishing, and doing a little bit of woodworking.
Articles
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When you’re building a custom home, it’s easy to get caught up in construction and interior design decisions and put landscaping on the back burner. But your landscape...
- Sponsored by Rost, Inc.
Establishing a new lawn or renovating an existing lawn comes down a choice between sod, seed and straw, or hydroseed. These are the most common methods of establishing...
- Sponsored by Rost, Inc.
The Problem No matter which direction your yard faces, the Missouri sun seems unavoidable sometimes and we all need some relief from the harsh rays. While planning ahead...
As you start to plan your outdoor spaces, it is fun to consider the features that you will see. The patios, pools, plantings, and the list goes on....
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...
As we get requests to create planting designs for clients, adding color through the seasons is high on many priority lists. When adding color, most people are focused...
The next time you have a challenging area and are not sure what to plant, give one of these trees a try....
Installing a new flagstone patio at your home is a great way to add living space without going through the hassle of renovating your house. As you start...
Installing a new flagstone patio at your home is a great way to add living space without going through the hassle of renovating your house....
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