Lawn Care in Kansas City, Grandview, and Overland Park

We could all use a break from the brutal winter cold and snow we’ve seen in the Kansas City area over the past few weeks and the good news is that in just a few short weeks we’ll start to see grass growing in lawns, flowers starting to bloom and warmer temperatures becoming the norm. At SK Lawn and Landscape, we stay busy in the winter months by making sure our staff, lawn care equipment, and lawn care supplies are ready for whenever spring gets sprung and making sure our customers’ yards are weed-free is a major component of our services. With the onset of of spring also comes the rapid growth of weeds and other noxious plants that if not dealt with appropriately can take over a lawn before you know it. While mowing and watering a big part of the lawn care services we provide in the spring, making sure a a pre-emergent weed and feed treatment is done will ensure a healthy, weed-free lawn.

What Is Weed and Feed?

Weed and feed is a term that lawn care companies use for chemicals that hinder the growth of unwanted weeds and helps your lawn’s grass grow and better absorb water. What pre-emergent treatments do is stop weeds before they actually start growing and are recommended in early spring to make sure your lawn grows it’s best during the optimal cool temperatures we start seeing around March in the Kansas City area. Unfortunately for lawns that need a round of seed to fill in bald and barren spots, it may be better to apply the weed and feed treatment first and wait a few weeks before adding new grass seed. The reason for this is that weed and feed is not only an herbicide but also a fertilizer essentially however new grass seeds can have their growth hindered by the herbicide component. The best advice would be to consult with our lawn care experts and let them examine your lawn so that they can make the best recommendation for keeping your yard weed-free and looking it’s best. For more information about our lawn care services including weed control in the Kansas City area call SK Lawn and Landscape today to schedule a free estimate at (816) 372-4965 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.