Saint Joseph, MO lawn care service at the click of a button

For many of us, our yards are places where we want to enjoy a barbecue with loved ones or relax and unwind, not break a sweat for hours trying to perfect the look of our lawns.

Don’t worry; you no longer need to handle lawn care on your own. LawnStarter’s pros are here to help you maintain a lush, green lawn. They know how to carry your lawn through the hot summers, freezing winters, and long dry spells St. Joe encounters.

Here’s what lawn care looks like in St. Joseph:

About Your Grass

Most St. Joseph grasses are cool-season. That means they grow in cooler weather of spring and fall and go dormant in the summer. However, the warm-season Bermudagrass also grows here, although this grass is more common in southern Missouri. It thrives in the summer, but goes dormant as soon as cold weather arrives.

If you want to take care of your grass yourself, you need to research its needs. However, if you call a pro, they already know everything about common St. Joseph grasses.

You most likely have one of these grasses:

• Kentucky bluegrass: It’s a lush cool-season grass that tolerates cold and foot traffic. It’s often mixed with perennial ryegrass. Mow it between 2.5 and 3.5 inches.
• Fine fescue: This cool-season grass grows well in the shade and easily adapts to various soil types. Keep its height between 2.5 and 4 inches.
• Tall fescue: It’s a medium-textured cool-season grass that grows tall and resists various stressors. It’s easy to care for and adapts to various soil types. Mow it to 2 inches.
• Perennial ryegrass: This fast-growing cool-season grass is great for erosion control. It’s often mixed with Kentucky bluegrass. Mow it between 1.5 and 2.5 inches.
• Bermudagrass: It’s a fast-spreading warm-season grass that thrives in heat. Fertilize it frequently, remove the thatch layer as needed, and mow it between 1.5 and 2.5 inches.

How often should you mow? You should mow at least once a week. You may need to mow more frequently when your grass grows more rapidly. If you have cool-season grass, that’s in the spring and the fall. Bermudagrass grows when the weather gets warmer. Stop mowing in winter if your grass turns brown and becomes dormant.

Other Services You May Need

Lawn care may achieve a lush and green lawn, but it alone won’t transform your yard into a dreamy place of relaxation.

Consider these LawnStarter services, too:

• Landscape design and installation: Our pros can help you create an aesthetically pleasing and functional landscape, including plants adapted to Missouri.
• Bush trimming: Neatly trimmed bushes will complement your manicured lawn and perfectly-designed landscape.
• Yard cleanup: Our pros will tidy up everything from autumn leaves to storm debris.

Lawn care takes a long time and is difficult unless you’re a pro. So why try to do it on your own? LawnStarter pros serve every part of St. Joseph, from Hyde Park to County Line Road. Contact a pro for an instant quote.