With the weather heating up in the Johnson County area, knowing the signs of this seasons pests is essential for defending against them. Whether your home is in Overland Park, Olathe, or Shawnee,check your lawn and landscape plants for the following:   Problem – Dothistroma Needle Blight on Pines Symptoms – Interior needles missing from Read More >

Now is the time to start planning for a thick, lush, beautiful lawn and landscape! Apply Pre-Emergent now to prevent crabgrass and foxtail weeds this summer! Whether you plan to do it yourself or let Custom Lawn take care of your Lawn Care Apps, apply pre-emergent now if you want to prevent Crabgrass & Foxtail Read More >

K-State Research & Extension has developed a Healthy Yards and Communities Initiative. How healthy is your yard? Find out now, and prepare for the oncoming spring, because what is better for the environment is better for your budget! Do you use Smart-Irrigation Technology, such as an automatic rain sensor and shut-off? Is your irrigation system calibrated Read More >

Even if yours is a simple landscape, it represents thousands of dollars in value to you. Properly cared for, your landscaping will appreciate more every year. Some property owners can honestly value the plantings around their homes in the $50,000 to $100,000 range. Sound outlandish? Look around your own Johnson County property. Consider what it Read More >

Late fall fertilization is a concept based on university and industry research. Fertilizer applied late in the fall promotes turf density, root growth, and dark green color but does not over stimulate top growth. Fall fed turf stays green later in the season, suffers less winter damage and greens up earlier in the spring. It Read More >

Money spent on a vacation creates beautiful memories, while money spent on your home’s outdoor spaces creates lasting value and an environment that you will enjoy for years. Most lawns and landscapes have been damaged by our unpredictable Kansas City weather and are in need of repair and upgrade. Lawn Improvements to Consider If your Read More >

Be smart and save money by planting now! You can receive a sweet deal because Custom Lawn needs to keep our landscape crews busy during this slow season AND most plant material is on sale. We can also help you Go Green because we can save you water and money with Xeriscaping. Since drought conditions Read More >

Be on the Lookout for Signs of Damage. June bug beetles lay their eggs in lawns during the months of June and July, and no lawn is immune. Once the larvae (grubs) hatch, they go to work feeding on the lawn’s root system. As feeding continues and the grubs grow larger, they can do major Read More >

Brown Patch disease develops rapidly during warm, humid weather with nighttime temperatures over 70 degrees F. The disease can result in blighting of large areas of turf. It may end up thinning turf if not addressed, but the disease can be controlled with proper care. Symptoms vary, but in some cases, the disease appears as Read More >

Pay attention to your lawn, trees and shrubs for signs of this season’s pests. This will enable you to prepare your green for a tough defense against them. Check your trees, shrubs, and lawn for these current pests:   Problem: Dothistroma Needle Blight on Pines. Symptoms: Look for interior needles that are gone from the Read More >