Published on Tuesday, June 01, 2021
You have already invested time and resources this year to make your yard pleasing to the eye. Why should you let
Japanese beetles, one of the most common summer pests, destroy your beautiful landscape? The short answer: You
shouldn't!
Japanese beetles begin to infiltrate your lawn as larvae (also known as grubs) before shifting their attention to
your plants, shrubs, and trees as full-grown bugs. By using a combination of preventative and curative beetle control
treatments in ...
Published on Thursday, May 20, 2021
All lawns with natural grass need water to thrive. Knowing the best way to water lawns in Iowa throughout the year will ensure that your grass maintains a steady, healthy growth cycle. Irrigation systems can reduce the time homeowners spend caring for their yards while ensuring that the grass receives the moisture it needs at the optimal times.
A+ Lawn & Landscape is a top-rated lawn care and maintenance company serving residents throughout Des Moines, Iowa, and the surrounding...
Published on Sunday, May 09, 2021
Are you a property owner and wondering how you can have the best lawn on the block? Look no further as we have listed the seven steps you will need to take to achieve this goal. Some of these steps may seem more complicated than others, which is where a professional company like ours can certainly help.
All seven steps, from watering your plants to testing soil to overseeding, play a significant part in ensuring that your lawn is the best one on the block.
1. Watering
Water is...
Published on Thursday, April 15, 2021
Our clients in Des Moines, Iowa reached out to us when they decided that they needed an outdoor living space transformation. At the time, they had a largely overgrown backyard with only two outdoor lounge chairs for relaxation. Yet, there was a bunch of unutilized space! They wanted to transform their backyard that only accommodated two people into a backyard with plenty of room for hosting friends and family.
During this project, our team designed and installed many different hardscape and...
Published on Tuesday, April 06, 2021
Most property owners mow their lawn once every week. As time goes on, your lawnmower will eventually need a little
TLC after so many uses. The most important thing to pay attention to regarding your lawnmower is how sharp
or dull your blades are. Your mower will continue running on dull blades, so you might not think that
it is that important to pay attention to. However, dull mower blades will cause harm to your grass, leading to
damage control costs down the line....
Published on Thursday, April 01, 2021
Whenever you do some research about weed control, it is likely that you will quickly see the words "pre-emergent" and "post-emergent" as a way to describe certain types of herbicides. Post-emergent is pretty self-explanatory - it is the process of killing weeds that have already popped up out of the soil. But, what is pre-emergent weed control? How does it work? When should you apply it and when is it too late to apply? Does it only apply to certain types of weeds?...
Published on Monday, March 29, 2021
Adding landscape lighting to your home or business will increase your property value while also adding safety aspects for yourself, your family, friends, and employees. Keeping entertainment areas lit up as the sun goes down also allows for more time spent outdoors! You can't go wrong with adding a little bit of brightness to your property. But - how much will it cost you?
The cost of your landscape lighting installation has a lot of different variables. Therefore, it is hard to give a...
Published on Monday, March 22, 2021
A great fire pit can be the focal point of your backyard, becoming a place for relaxing after a hard day, cooking s'mores with the kids, or providing ambiance for a gathering of friends and family. Versatile and customizable to suit your needs, you can choose from either a wood-burning or gas-burning fire pit.
At A+ Lawn & Landscape, we install both options throughout the Des Moines, Iowa area. Choosing between a gas or a wood-burning fire pit all comes down to your personal...
Published on Tuesday, March 16, 2021
All grass, no matter where you live, needs three key nutrients to survive: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and
potassium (K). Each one offers different benefits for your grass that keep it healthy and strong. If
your lawn is looking a little drab, chances are your grass is depleted of one or more of the three key nutrients.
In order to correctly fertilize your lawn, you must understand what it is exactly that you are feeding your grass.
Some lawns need more of one nutrient ...
Published on Thursday, March 11, 2021
As spring brings sunshine and good weather, many homeowners here in Des Moines and surrounding areas are ready to turn their sprinkler systems back on for the year. Some may feel that a spring start-up is a waste of money, but the truth is that it is essential for maintaining a fully-functional irrigation system.
If you are considering a spring start-up for your irrigation system, trust our professionals at A+ Lawn & Landscape. We have the training and tools to keep your irrigation system in peak...
