Lawn Care for Every Season In Kansas City
To look their best, lawns in Kansas City need different types of attention throughout the year. Creating a season-long lawn care schedule can help to make sense of it all and lead to the best results. Plus, this usually means fewer problems and less money spent in the long run!
Here is a basic timeline of steps that will keep your lawn healthy and looking great all year long!
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March – June
• Fertilization, broad leaf weed control and insect controls for the lawn
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June – September
• Grub control for the lawn
• Aeration to reduce thatch and expand the lawn’s root system
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September – December
• Lawn seeding or other renovation work that hasn’t been completed
• Heavy lawn fertilization to take advantage of good growing conditions
• Application of soil conditioners (lime/gypsum) as needed
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December – March
• Dormant lawn seeding (unless using crabgrass prevention)
• Lawn fertilization
• Lawn drainage work to eliminate standing water
• Crabgrass prevention (unless lawn has been newly seeded)
• Dormant oil sprays for evergreens
Successful lawn care is an ongoing process, especially with the harsh elements our Kansas City climate brings. With a comprehensive schedule of service in place, you can be sure that your lawn will get the right attention when it needs it most.
