Mulch vs. Rocks
In central Kansas, we typically endure long, hot summers that don’t provide enough rain to keep our flowers, trees and shrubs happy. Many homeowners use bark mulch around plants to... View Article
Planting Grass Seed
When is the Best Time to Plant a New Lawn with Grass Seed? If you’re planning on planting a new lawn or doing substantial overseeding to cover bare spots in... View Article
When Should You Overseed Bermuda Grass?
In order to keep your Bermuda grass looking thick, lush and healthy year after year, you’ll need to overseed periodically. The following explains the benefits of overseeding, and when you... View Article
How Often Should You Sharpen Mower Blades
Most homeowners should sharpen their lawn mower blades twice a year. Once at the start of the season, and once in late summer, or halfway through mowing season. The need... View Article
When Should You Overseed a Fescue Lawn?
Fall is the best time to overseed (or plant) fescue grass seed. Ideally, you’ll put fescue seed down about three weeks before the first frost of the season. This will... View Article
Preventing Summer Weeds in Kansas
Lawn maintenance in Kansas presents a number of obstacles. With the weather being as uncertain as it is, the most common problem to keeping a healthy lawn here in Kansas... View Article
How to Protect Your Lawn and Garden From Heavy Rain
Heavy rains can be damaging to even the healthiest of plants. Drowning lawns and plants can cause them to develop fungus, mold or mildew. Protect your lawn and garden from... View Article
When Should You Apply Pre-Emergent in Kansas?
Spring pre-emergent is probably the most important lawn treatment of the year. In Kansas the best time to apply pre-emergent herbicide to your lawn is from mid-March to mid-April. This... View Article
Spring Lawn Care Tips
Spring is the most important time to care for your lawn in Kansas. If you want healthy green grass for the majority of the year, you’ll want to start preparing... View Article
How Often Should You Replace Mulch?
Organic mulch normally lasts 4-6 years. Though, several factors may cause you to have to replace or replenish mulch every 1-2 years. Organic mulch decomposes over time, so it... View Article