Kansas City Lawn Care Blog

Spider Mite Pest Control for Leyland Cyprus Trees

February 29, 2012

Leyland Cyprus trees are generally resilient to most insect infestations because they are coniferous trees. Many insects prefer to nest and feed off of deciduous trees, however not all of them. One such Kansas City pest is the spider mite. Pest control experts say spider mites are one of the top tree Kansas City pests [...]

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Weed and disease Kansas City lawn care tips for St. Augustine grass

February 29, 2012

All grass types are susceptible to diseases and weeds, however, there are ways to prevent, deter and combat these issues through proper Kansas City lawn care techniques. But even with the absolute best care, you cannot guarantee that disease or insects will never be a problem with your St. Augustine Kansas City lawn. St. Augustine [...]

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Preventative Pest Control for Leyland Cyprus Tree Pests

February 15, 2012

Insect activity is a serious problem for Leyland Cyprus trees, according to Kansas City pest control experts. Because this tree is a conifer and not a deciduous tree, it makes it an uninviting host for most insects. However, it is not altogether out of harm’s way when it comes to insects. Bagworms and spider mites [...]

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Why soil tests are important to optimal Kansas City lawn care

February 15, 2012

Most homeowners know what services are necessary for good Kansas City lawn care: proper mowing, aeration, overseeding, adequate hydration and fertilizer. Aeration is one of the most beneficial Kansas City lawn care services, especially if you live in an area that experiences episodes of little to no rainfall. Aerating your Kansas City lawn will allow [...]

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Natural pest control remedies for ants

February 1, 2012

Ants can be a frustrating problem when it comes to them invading your home. Ants can smell food from many miles away, so if there are any crumbs, food left out or spills, ants will find a way into your home to clean up after you. You can always rely on baits, but if you [...]

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Lawn Care Tip: Growing Grass in High Traffic Areas

January 18, 2012

Are your best efforts to grow a picture-perfect Kansas City lawn being literally trampled? Growing a Kansas City lawn that is often traversed by kids and animals can seem like an uphill battle that is often lost; however, there are some Kansas City lawn care tips that can make the process a little more successful. [...]

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Lawn Care Tip: Liquid vs. Dry Fertilizer

January 18, 2012

You are really looking forward to sprucing up your Kansas City lawn this year and have decided to add fertilizer into your Kansas City lawn care regimen, but you might be wondering which is better: liquid or granular fertilizer? The choice between liquid and dry fertilizers may depend on what Kansas City lawn care goals [...]

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How to Prevent your Garbage Can from being a Bug Magnet

January 4, 2012

Pest control professionals often find that when they’re called out to a job where the homeowner is complaining of excess bugs, the simple is actually quite simple: be mindful of your garbage can. Even if your garbage can in under a sink or somewhere else that isn’t out in the open, bugs can find a [...]

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Lawn Care Tip: Pulsating Sprinklers

January 4, 2012

Lawn care involves many steps, but perhaps none is as important as proper hydration. After all, a Kansas City lawn cannot grow without water. Adequately hydrating your Kansas City lawn is not an exact science, but it is close. The best plan is to install a sprinkler system that ensures your Kansas City lawn is [...]

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Lawn Care Tip: Spring Mowing

December 21, 2011

Mowing might seem like the simplest of Kansas City lawn care tasks, but it is actually quite important to know how to properly mow your Kansas City lawn to ensure the best results. Over-mowing or mowing at the wrong times or height can have detrimental effects on your Kansas City lawn. Here are some Kansas [...]

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