Your Lawn, Your Blog
Spring is coming (or is already here) and you’ve probably looked outside with mixed feelings as your eyes land on your lawn. You think about lawn maintenance, weeds, or the lovely and fickle Missouri summers that either drown or desiccate grass until it just gives one last sigh and gives up the ghost. Grass isn’t [...]
I believe it is true that a dog can be a man’s best friend. I also know that man’s best friend can cause a lot of trouble when it comes to lawn care. But, with a little practice, patience and care, having a nice lawn and having a dog can really work. Lawn Burn [...]
The Chiefs are playing. The air is crisp. Leaves are beginning to fall. And mums are everywhere. We’re officially into our new season. As you prepare for many fun fall traditions, don’t neglect your lawn. If you’ll make the time to do a handful of key maintenance jobs to your lawn, you’ll reap the rewards [...]
Well Kansas Citians, we’ve made it through a record-breaking heat wave. And although temperatures have started to let up a bit, the effects of the heatwave are still among us. If you’re looking out your window at a nicely browned yard, you’re not alone. What to Do with a Brown Yard? The first thing to [...]
Our last post talked about the “Garden Effect” and how landscaping can not only increase your home’s curb appeal, but your property values, too. Homeowners who landscaped their yards and took care of their grass experienced up to a $1.8 return on their investments. Don’t miss out on these type of returns. In the current [...]
It’s common knowledge that a well-cared for lawn and professional landscaping makes a home look nice, and increases curb appeal. But while tress, flowers and curbing have been an extra touch for homes, not until the 2011 Husqvarna Global Gardening Report were they considered extreme assets when it came to property values. “The Garden Effect” [...]
In hot weather, it’s important to take the right steps to care for your lawn. Kansas City summers are known for extreme heat, and this summer of 2011 is no different. As the weeks in July and August carry on, here are a few reminders for how to keep your lawn looking nice despite the [...]
Summer is almost here, which means the smell of grass clippings and nature’s freshest blooms is upon us. While some think of beaches, frozen drinks and patio parties when they think of summer, others think of landscaping and lawns. For homeowners looking for a way to make your yard stand out this summer, here are [...]
As the snow melts, some homeowners will have an unfortunate surprise this spring. Trails and tunnels running throughout your yard may indicate that another family has moved into your property over the past few months: moles. What are Moles? Moles are rat-like animals that live underground. When they arrive, the will dig tunnels throughout your [...]
Have you ever walked across a yard, and realized that there were tiny little dirt holes everywhere, not to mention questionable looking dirt plugs everywhere you step? That is the mark of an aerated yard. While aerating might look funny initially, it provides great benefits for those who need to jump start their yard work [...]
