Whether we like it or not, winter is on its way and it won’t be long before the temperatures turn frigid. It’s not just you and your family that will feel the effects, your lawn will too, which is why now is the time to prepare it. Not sure where to start? Here are the Read More >
Does your new Kansas City home have a bare yard? Do you want to grow healthy grass from natural seeds? What about filling in those empty patches on your existing lawn? The first thing you need to consider is choosing the right time to seed your yard. While technically you can plant grass at any time Read More >
It’s time to officially welcome fall in Kansas City, and if your lawn is showing patches of wear and tear after a summer of cookouts and impromptu football games, it’s time to give it some TLC. Fall is prime time for seeding to grow or thicken your grass and planting fall plants and winter bulbs. Read More >
Ahh — fall is here, you can finally stop fussing with your lawn, right? Well, not exactly. Many people have the mistaken idea that fall means putting away the lawn mower and calling it a day where their lawns are concerned. In reality, NOW is the best time to fertilize, aerate, and seed your lawn. Read More >
Many areas in the U.S. are prone to oscillating rain patterns, especially in an El Nino year such as this, where fluctuating water temperatures in the ocean can bring seasons of heavy rain that will leave lawns all over the country waterlogged for days. It’s important to be aware of wet weather lawn issues and Read More >
Aerating your lawn is an essential part of preventative maintenance to keep your landscape looking its best. Aeration is a simple process of punching small holes into the roots of your lawn, and it is easily accomplished by a professional landscaper with efficient landscaping equipment. Looking for a professional to take care of your Read More >
As winter approaches, homeowners need to take action now to have a great lawn next year. The fall months provide one last chance to correct problems in the yard. Whether a yard has some bare spots that need to be patched or the entire yard needs to be seeded, cool temps make fall the best Read More >
Seeding your lawn in the fall might seem counterintuitive with the harshness of winter just around the corner. Actually, fall is the best time to sow the cool-season grasses that tend to do well in our area. As long as there’s germination before a killing frost comes along, the new grass will be established enough Read More >
Okay, so you didn’t get around to seeding your lawn this fall, and you’re really regretting it. Don’t worry. All is not lost. At Custom Lawn & Landscape, we know a little secret. You can still help your lawn look great this spring with dormant seeding. There is a window of opportunity in late November Read More >
When it comes to aeration, verticutting and seeding, many of our lawn care customers have questions. When is the best time to aerate and seed? Do I have to aerate when I seed? What’s the difference between aeration and verticutting? And the list goes on. Here are a few pointers that should help you decide Read More >