Best Lawn Care Services in Missouri

We can think of a thousand things we’d rather do in Missouri than lawn chores. From summer barbecues to thrilling hikes and relaxing fishing excursions, our state has a lot to offer. 

Whether you’re tired of spending countless hours on lawn care when you could be enjoying nature or time with your loved ones, or it’s those hot, humid summers that take their toll, we’re here to help.

Lawn Love's pros know exactly what your Missouri lawn needs. They are experts at mowing, edging, fertilizing, and everything else to maintain your lawn while you sit back.

Call, click, or download the Lawn Love app today for your free quotes. You will have quotes instantly and service within a few days.

Lawn Love’s Missouri lawn care services

To keep a lush lawn, there are several jobs to check off your to-do list. Our pros can handle them for you. Some of our pros’ services are:

• Lawn mowing
• Shrub and tree trimming
• Edging
• Weed control 
• Fertilization
• Aeration

Give your lawn some Lawn Love. Call (800) 706-4117, click here, or download our app to get an instant quote and service in a few days. Lawn Love makes lawn care easy.

Grasses don’t have the same needs. Some grasses need more mowing, while others handle more foot traffic. You should know all about your grass type to take care of it. Unless, of course, you hire a pro who already knows everything about the best grasses for Missouri.

Typically, Missouri grasses are cool-season. But warm-season Bermudagrass also grows here, especially in the South. 

Here are some of the most common grasses in Missouri:

• Kentucky bluegrass
  • Dense, blue-green grass
  • Resists cold
  • Low to moderate foot-traffic tolerance
  • Recovers easily from damage
• Tall fescue
  • Deep-rooted clumping grass
  • Adapts to various soil types
  • Moderate foot-traffic tolerance; recovers slowly
  • Low-maintenance
• Fine fescue
  • Fine-leaved grass
  • Tolerates shade
  • Adaptable
  • Easy to maintain
• Perennial ryegrass
  • Requires full sun
  • Grows quickly
  • Tolerates heavy foot traffic; recovers slowly
• Bermudagrass
  • Low-growing
  • Tolerates heat and drought
  • Grows quickly
  • Tolerates heavy foot traffic
  • Most common in South Missouri

Lawn care tips for Missouri

Keep a good mowing schedule

It’s best to mow weekly throughout the growing season. That’s in the spring and fall for cool-season grasses and the late spring to early summer for warm-season varieties. 

The best time to mow is early in the morning, before 10 a.m. However, if you’re on a tight schedule, you can get away with mowing in the late afternoon.

Fertilize smartly

Grass clippings are an easy source of nutrition for your lawn. To find out if your soil is lacking any nutrients, and which fertilizers to use, test your soil. Then, use an organic or a chemical fertilizer accordingly.

Adjust mowing height

Some grasses need to be cut shorter than others, so research your grass’s optimal height if you mow it yourself. Never mow more than one-third of your total grass height at a time, or you risk damaging your lawn. 

It’s also best to leave your grass slightly taller in the summer, as it will resist heat damage and weeds better. Plus, taller grass holds nutrients more easily.

Aerate annually

Aeration loosens compacted soil so that water, air, and nutrients can reach the roots. This is done by making holes in the soil. Compacted soil is more likely to occur in lawns with a lot of foot traffic or heavy clay and silt soils. Our pros recommend aerating once a year.

Water deeply

In the summer, your Missouri lawn needs an inch to an inch and a half of water per week to remain lush and green. Be sure to water your lawn early, between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., so that the water doesn’t evaporate.

Common lawn pests in Missouri

Even the best-kept lawns encounter lawn pests. The best defense against them is prevention. Be on the lookout for: 

• White grubs
• Chinch bugs
• Armyworms
• Bermudagrass mites
• Cutworms
• Moles