Early spring is a great time to begin work in the garden. The weather is getting nice and preparing your yard and garden for the season is a great reason to get outside. The following March gardening tips will get your lawn and garden ready for the season: Vegetables – Now is the time to plant peas, [...]
Even if cleaned last fall, it is a good idea to check gutters and downspouts to prevent expensive gutter, roof, basement and foundation problems later. Even a little debris can form a blockage that can cause gutters to overflow, pouring potentially harmful amounts of water around the foundation. As the water table around the foundation [...]
Ever wonder why some lawns green up much earlier in the spring than others? The answer is simple and easy. Experts mow their lawns a little shorter than normal in late February or early March. It is time to mow now in Kansas City. Okay, so not everyone is eager to start mowing again, but [...]
It’s easy to ignore your lawn in the winter, but these winter lawn care tips will save time and money when spring hits: Lawn Traffic • Keep foot, vehicle and pet traffic off the lawn as much as possible. If you cannot keep traffic off the lawn, look for ways to distribute the traffic over [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
