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DON'T OVERLOOK LANDSCAPING AT INDUSTRIAL SITESIndustrial sites can be overlooked when it comes to beautifying the landscape and engaging the employees, tenants or clients when they arrive on site. We know that curb appeal is extremely important but enhancing a main...
We love Home Owners Associations!
We Love Homeowners AssociationsThe data shows that 66% of last year's newly built homes in Kansas City were built inside of a home owner's association (HOA.) Houses within an HOA sell for 5-6% more than homes without one and 30% of the US population lives in an HOA....
CPKC Stadium Highlight
Client HighlightCPKC STADIUMProject TypeProperty ExteriorCPKC StadiumAs Kansas City continues to become the soccer Mecca of the US we found it such a privilege to partner with KC Current and perform the landscape maintenance during the hand off from the developers to...
Client Highlight: The Nelson Atkins
Client HighlightNelson Atkins Museum of ArtProject TypeProperty ExteriorThe Nelson Atkins Museum of ArtWe are so proud of the work our teams have done at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. The Key Values here at True North are Drive, Greatness & Team and we know...
Get to Know You: Chuck Russell
GET TO KNOW YOU: CHUCK RUSSELLFrom Chuck: Which of the True North Values excites you the most and why? (Drive, Greatness, Team)2 - What do you love to do outside of work? (Hobbies)3 - What excites you about the Lanscape industry? 1 - Drive, Greatness, and Team three...
Get to Know You: Aaron Biggs
GET TO KNOW YOU: AARON BIGGSFrom Aaron: True North Outdoor both encourages and expects their team members to give the client outstanding customer service, while providing top-of-the-line Biocentric products and landscaping care. We are all interested in improving and...
Get To Know You: Trae Brownell
GET TO KNOW YOU: TRAE BROWNELLFrom Trae: True North Outdoor has three prominent values in drive, greatness, and team. Being a former competitor, drive and greatness were instilled in me from a young age, but what excites me the most is being a part of a great team....
Unpredictable Weather Requires Predictable Snow Partners
Unpredictable weather requires predictable snow partnersUnderstanding and preparing for our Kansas City winters can be a difficult and daunting task, while choosing a qualified vendor can be even harder. We understand there is an immense amount of trust that you place...
Landscaping Tips for Enduring Summer Heat
Landscaping tips for enduring summer heatCategorySummer TipsProject TypeProperty ExteriorRule no. 1: Maintain good soil moisture levels Most plants depend on even moisture. However, slight drying out before watering promotes root growth of the plants. Rule no. 2:...
The Importance of Curb Appeal on Commercial Properties
THE IMPORTANCE OF CURB APPEALClientCommercial Properties throughout Kansas CityProject TypeProperty ExteriorDoes curb appeal matter?Curb appeal refers to the attractiveness and overall aesthetic appeal of a property as seen from the street. It is the initial glimpse...
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Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant
Commercial Outdoor Property TransformationClientFord Kansas City Assembly PlantProject TypeProperty ExteriorAbout The ProjectTrue North Outdoor has partnered with Ford for more than 20 years to manage the snow and landscape for their Kansas City Assembly Plant. This...
Outdoor Space Transformation at Cardinal Flat Glass
Commercial Outdoor Property TransformationClientCardinal Flat GlassProject TypeOutdoor SpaceAbout The ProjectOver the past few years we have had the opportunity to partner with an amazing client to renovate their outdoor space. As an industrial complex, they wanted...
Biocentric Landscaping: Closing the gap between man-made and natural environments
Mankind can survive on the moon or Mars, of course. However, when people are removed from the earth or their natural habitat to live in one of those other habitats, it takes significantly more resources to create an artificial environment to simulate that of earth....
5 Ways to Stretch Your Snow Budget
In this video, Vice President Todd Stone covers 5 strategies you can employ to stretch your snow removal budget! You'll learn more about them in the video, but here they are: 1. Bundle 2. Revisit your scope 3. Service Level Variance 4. Contract Structure and Terms 5....
Landscape Longevity – One property, 4 years later
One of our clients asked for an overhaul on their front entry landscape four years ago. When creating a renovation like this we always achieve a design that focusses on a few very important standards - Sustainability, Visual Appeal and Overall Spacing. Our aim is to...
The 5 Foundational Steps Your Landscape Needs BEFORE Spring
IF YOUR LANDSCAPE COULD TALK... These are the things it would tell you it needs right now! About this time every year, everyone’s minds turn to Spring, grass turning green and tulips showing off their colorful blooms. Everyone wants the luscious, flourishing...
The State of Salt
With the 2019-2020 Winter fast approaching, we want to bring you up to speed on the raw material supplies of winter deicers and how it affects the Midwest. A recent article from Snow Magazine outlines some of the dynamic forces that affect supply and pricing of road...
Tracy’s Tips: How to Design Beautiful, Resilient Flower Pots in Kansas City
August in Kansas City is BRUTAL. It's typically the month where landscapes start falling apart, pests take over and things generally look their worst! But not at our clients' properties. Check out some of these gorgeous Summer pots at True North properties around...
NOT JUST SALT: Why the products your subcontractor uses matter
2019-2020 is expected to be another tough year for salt availability across the nation and the world at large. That’s why liquids are more essential than ever to our operation and one of the best ways we limit liability for us and our customers when it comes to...