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Emerald Ash Borer Invades Johnson County Area
You probably haven’t seen the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) on your ash trees yet but you will soon. This highly aggressive pest was found in Wyandotte County, KS and in Parkville, MO in 2012 and will be found over most of the metro area in 2013. Over the next 3 – 10 years we will Read More >
Winter Lawn, Tree & Shrub Watering During Drought Conditions
The Kansas City area has been in a drought for quite some time now, with one of the driest and hottest years on record. At the current moment all of the counties in the area are in D2 category of drought condition with some eastern parts of Leavenworth County coming in at D3 according to Read More >
Better Late Than Never! It’s Not Too Late To Seed!
Consider Dormant Seeding in the Johnson County area. If you are in Overland Park, Olathe, or anywhere else in the Johnson County area, late August through September is without question the best time of year to seed most lawns in this area. Even so, there are times and places where early fall seeding is not Read More >
Fall Is A Critical Time For Your Lawn
Good news! Green sprouts are emerging! Even some of the area’s most drought stricken lawns are showing signs of life. Who’d a thought? A slightly funny, fun and, hopefully, educational article on what to do and not to do this fall are ahead. Read about some of the crazy things people do to their lawns Read More >
Fall Is Near – Time for Aeration, Seeding, Verticutting & Planting
This is not an easy climate to grow grass in and this year was no exception. The record hot and dry weather, has created an abundance of problems for the lawn and landscape. The extreme weather has stressed most lawns and encouraged weeds to proliferate. Lawns are at their worst, but do not be discouraged. Read More >
Brown Patch and Grub Control in Overland Park, KS
BROWN PATCH(RHIZOCTONIA SOLANI) “BROWN PATCH”. Is a fungal disease can do serious damage to an otherwise healthy lawn in only a few hours. Most lawns are at risk during warm, humid weather. Ryegrass and tall fescue lawns are most susceptible. Conditions that promote brown patch include temperatures above 80 degrees combined with high humidity. Read More >
Listen To Your Lawn & Landscape
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 the Read More >
Spring Is Here…Time To Plan Your Lawn Care
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 >
Do You Know How Healthy Your Lawn Is?
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 >
Your Landscape Is Worth Thousands!
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 >
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