Published on Tuesday, March 01, 2022
Lime treatments are very beneficial for the health of your grass, specifically for lawns with overly acidic soil. Because the soil in Iowa can be mildly acidic, you should also have your soil tested to determine if your lawn would benefit from lime treatments. There are also other things that can cause your lawn to need lime treatments, such as a nutrient deficiency. If your lawn does need a lime treatment, you should schedule it for the late spring or fall for the best results....
Published on Thursday, February 17, 2022
Most property owners know that regular fertilization is an important part of keeping your lawn healthy, especially with the drastic changes between the seasons in Iowa. However, it is not a good idea to fertilize your lawn with no knowledge of the status of your soil. Testing your soil is the best way to figure out what kind of fertilizer you need and how much of it to use so you don't waste any. Soil testing does this by telling you exactly how much of each nutrient is in your...
Published on Monday, October 11, 2021
Halloween isn't the only spooky thing lurking around this fall. Your turf may also be showing some pretty unsightly signs and might need professional lawn care to help it along. Your lawn can fine-tune some problems on its own with enough water and sunlight, but it will still need a boost from lawn care and maintenance services to help it remain nourished and fight off issues like disease or insect infestations. Services like leaf removal, fertilization, weed control, and several others are ...
Published on Sunday, June 13, 2021
Summer is a tough season for lawns. It is common for the hotter weather to encourage issues like drought stress,
insect attacks, brown patches, and lawn diseases. Your lawn plays a major role in your overall outdoor living space,
so a lot of effort and time is required to make your lawn beautiful, healthy, and green.
With the right lawn care measures, you can surely improve your lawn as it makes its way through the warmest time of
the year. Continue reading to learn about what NOT to...
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 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 Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Fertilization is very important to a strong, healthy lawn. While most people focus on fertilizing their lawn in the spring and summer, many are surprised to learn that fall is actually the best and most important time of year to fertilize your lawn.
Fall fertilizer treatments strengthen your lawn’s foundation by providing it with fuel to survive the cold winter months. This boost in nutrition helps sustain your lawn and encourages faster recovery after dormancy. Here is how fall...
Published on Tuesday, September 03, 2019
Routine lawn care is the key to a healthy, beautiful lawn. Certain services, such as aeration and overseeding, are highly beneficial and when applied during the fall, help prepare your lawn for the upcoming winter months. Aeration provides grass roots with greater access to nutrients they need to last the winter and grow strong and healthy when the spring returns.
Here is why your lawn needs aeration and overseeding in the fall in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, and the...
Published on Tuesday, July 02, 2019
No one wants to walk out and see a brown patch developing in their lawn, especially when they have invested a lot of money into making sure their grass looks green and healthy.
There are many reasons why your lawn could have a brown patch, including fungal disease, improper watering, or insect infestation. If you live in central Iowa areas such as Des Moines, West Des Moines, or Ankeny, then take a look to see what could be causing your lawn’s brown patch.
Fungal...
