There are many creative Christmas Tree Recycling Options. At the very least, be sure to take your tree to a local recycling center. KC: Kansas City Tree Recycling Mulch: The shedding needles can be used as mulch in your garden, and the branches can be added to your compost pile. Pine needles dry quickly and decompose [...]
Gather up your newest plant and seed catalogs and pull up your favorite gardening websites. More winter garden tips, now is a great time to plan and order seed and plant materials for next year’s garden. Purple Passion Asparagus – This asparagus is delicious! It's so sweet, mild, nutty flavored and tender that you will [...]
Begin Next Year’s Garden Now With mowers and hoses put away, there are still a few important chores to finish that will improve the look and health of your home and garden, just by using these winter garden tips now: Apply Fresh Mulch Mulch Asparagus with Composted Leaves Cover Strawberries after Hard Frost Plant Garlic [...]
Lawns, trees and shrubs need water year-round. The drought since August finally broke with last week’s rain and was exactly what we needed. The gentle, multi-day rain provided lawns and trees with one to two inches of moisture, enough to penetrate the soil to a depth of 8 to 12 inches, deep enough to replenish [...]
There may still be a few important things that could make your lawn look better this winter and save you time and money next spring. If you have any questions about these lawn winterization tips or would like a referral, contact us online or call Martz Bros. Lawn and Tree Care at (913)789-9333. Lawn Winterization [...]
Watering Lawn We had a very dry September and October and recent rains were not enough to make up the water deficit. To keep your lawn, trees and shrubs healthy, it is very important to deep water your entire landscape to a depth of 9 inches or more before the ground freezes. Test your lawn’s [...]
Dormant Seed Lawn Now = Great Lawn Next Spring If you missed the window for early fall seeding, don’t worry. Dormant seeding is the next most effective, efficient, and economical way to fill in a thin or bare lawn. DO NOT wait until spring to get any thin or bare areas seeded. Instead, put your [...]
Dry Conditions in Kansas City Even with the rain last week, it was not enough to wet the soil to a necessary depth to protect your lawn and landscaping. Average October rainfall is over 3.5 inches and KC received less than an inch this year. It is critical to water lawn & landscapes. Unless you kept your lawn, [...]
Follow these steps to protect the lawn from leaves as they fall to ensure adequate oxygen in your lawn: Mow with a sharp blade Set mower height to 2 ½” - 3 ½” Mulch-Mow This process works best when leaves are dry or piling up quickly Bag leaves if needed When leaves get so heavy they [...]
The reasons are obvious to seed a bare, thin, or otherwise ugly lawn. Yet many lawn owners do not understand the importance of annual seeding to keep a beautiful lawn in its prime. Properly planted and cared for, today’s best seeds can give you: An earlier green-up in the spring Better color in hot weather [...]
