Custom Lawn Blog

Tips to Get the Most out of Watering Your Overland Park Lawn

How much should I water my Overland Park lawn? If this is a question you have about your lawn, do not feel alone. Other homeowners share your concerns. We hear these questions a lot at Custom Lawn and Landscape. How long should I water? When should I water? How often should I water? Watering your Read More >

Spring Lawn Checklist

Spring is a crazy time of year for homeowners here in the Kansas City Metro. We have St. Paddy’s Day Parades, Royals opening day, little league starting up, soccer, spring break and so much more! It’s also a very busy time for your lawn & landscape. To help you out, and ensure you don’t forget Read More >

Old Man Winter Can Be Hard on Your Lawn and Landscape

Old Man Winter benefits plants that need to be chilled to perform their best, but he’s hard on your lawn, shrubs, trees and many common plants. With the right winter care, Custom Lawn can help your Overland Park landscape survive and thrive in the days till spring…

Old Man Winter Can Be Hard on Your Lawn and Landscape

Dormant Plants Still Need Water Winter-hardy plants in our area generally go dormant for the winter months. Even though the plants aren’t growing, they require water. Regular, but not excessive, watering keeps them alive for their spring renewal. Watering your lawn remains important for the same reason. It’s particularly crucial to water trees and shrubs Read More >

Thought You Missed the Seeding Window for Your Lawn? Think Again!

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 >

Prepare Your Overland Park Lawn for the Fall & Winter

Now that fall is finally here, you should be switching up the way you care for your Overland Park area lawn. The climate in the Midwest starts changing in October, with lower temperatures and humidity levels. Custom Lawn outlines a few ways you should be caring for your lawn this fall to ensure it stays Read More >

September Is the Month to Aerate, Verticut and Seed

And the list goes on. Here are a few pointers that should help you decide whether to seed, when to seed, whether to aerate or verticut, what kind of fertilizer to use and more. The lawn care experts at Custom Lawn and Landscape put together these tips. Why Is September the Best Month to Aerate Read More >

5 Lawn Pests in Your Lenexa Lawn Right Now

Grubs Have you seen Japanese beetles in your tree lately? What about dead patches of grass? You could have grubs. They are the larvae of Japanese beetles, June beetles and chafers. These pests feed on the roots of your grass and can kill your lawn. To prevent them or treat an infestation, apply your lawn Read More >

Custom Lawn’s Sprinkler Checklist for a Greener Lawn

Kansas City’s spring showers bring summer flowers, and a green lawn, too. But before long those spring showers will fade away, and your irrigation or sprinkler system will have to take over the job of watering your yard. Now is the time to make sure your system is in good shape, before you’re stuck with Read More >

3 Steps to a Greener Lawn

Spring is finally here, and this year we want to help you have a greener and healthier lawn. How do you achieve this? The Custom Lawn Team put together our best tips to help homeowners achieve a green, green lawn. Mow Your Way to a Greener Lawn The mowing technique you use is very important Read More >

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