2022-10-11 14:51
If you’d like to keep bugs out of your home this winter, fall is the time to establish a bug border with perimeter pest control. Your home is like a nice cozy bed and breakfast for pes… Read More
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2022-09-13 16:17
As a homeowner, you probably pay a lot more attention to your lawn than you do your trees and shrubs. Usually, that’s okay. Because they have larger root systems, they aren’t as… Read More
2022-08-12 16:54
At Heritage Lawns and Irrigation, with our exclusive Eco-Pride system, we take a different approach to lawn care. While most lawn care companies start with the grass and work their way down… Read More
2022-07-15 16:19
If you’ve ever dreamed of having the kind of lawn that looks like it belongs on the front of a magazine, you’re going to love what we tell you about our Smart Sprinkler Managemen… Read More
2022-06-07 19:40
Here in Kansas City, we see the same tree and shrub problems season after season, so we asked Jason Clarkson, our Lawn Director, to tell us what to look for in our yards this summer. Many ti… Read More
2022-05-03 19:45
There are a lot of lawn care companies to choose from in Kansas City, and to be honest, most of them are pretty much the same. You have your “lawn application companies” who pull… Read More
2022-04-06 15:04
At Heritage Lawns and Irrigation, we have been making Kansas City lawns beautiful since 1995. But the way we do it is a little different from the rest of the pack. We use our exclusive Eco-P… Read More
2022-03-08 17:30
At Heritage Lawns & Irrigation, we do things differently. While most lawn care companies treat the symptoms of poor lawns – weeds, drought, disease, insects, fungus, etc., we go ri… Read More
2022-02-08 20:19
Have you ever noticed that most of the large, national lawn application companies simply pull up in front of your home and spray fertilizer or weed killer on your lawn at the appropriate tim… Read More
2022-01-13 22:43
Are lawn care companies really different? Don’t they all do the same thing – make your lawn greener and thicker and get rid of weeds? Well, that is the goal. But the way they ach… Read More
2021-12-17 22:55
When it comes to lawn care companies, there are two different kinds – lawn service companies and lawn application companies. The distinction between the two lies in how they approach l… Read More
2021-10-19 15:27
When it comes to seeding your lawn, many of our customers ask us about aeration and verticutting. What exactly is the difference and when is it best to choose one over the other? There are m… Read More
2021-09-07 21:27
Armyworms are decimating lawns in the south and west Kansas City Metro areas including Olathe, Overland Park, Lenexa, Paola, Spring Hill and Stillwell. The damage to the lawn pictured was do… Read More
2021-08-05 15:37
If you have a lawn, you have grubs. In the Kansas City area, grubs are everywhere and there’s no way to keep them from living in your soil. The problem comes when you get too many grub… Read More
2021-07-14 21:56
In a nutshell, there are 5 reasons you are still dealing with weeds:
Your Soil
Your Seed
Your Mowing
Your Watering
Thin Grass
At Heritage Lawns and Irrigation, we understand how frustrating… Read More
2021-06-14 18:11
Hi, Wes Ory here. I’m the owner of Heritage Lawns and Irrigation in Kansas City. When it comes to lawn mowers, you may be wondering if electric powered mowers are worth buying. Gas pow… Read More
2021-05-08 18:44
Not all lawn care companies are the same. At Heritage Lawns and Irrigation, with our exclusive Eco-Pride system, we take a different approach to lawn care. There are three things that make o… Read More
2021-04-20 19:32
Springtime in Kansas City is beautiful. We venture outdoors more, kids play outside, but it can be embarrassing if your lawn has lost its luster. Most everyone knows that a great looking law… Read More
2021-03-13 15:39
At Heritage Lawns and Irrigation, we’re all about the great outdoors. The problem is the outdoors isn’t so great when we’re overrun by insects. That’s why we offer t… Read More
2021-03-13 15:39
Lots of people are confused by the idea of perimeter pest control. There are plenty of misconceptions out there about pest control. Sometimes, folks get their perimeter treated but don&rsqu&helli…Read More
2021-02-16 19:10
It’s that time of year again, winter will soon be coming to an end and Spring will finally free us from Winter’s icy grasp. Winter can be a very stressful time on your trees an… Read More
2021-01-15 17:09
Here at Heritage Lawn, we try to give you all the tips, tricks, and advice to help ensure that your lawn is thriving! We also want to make sure that your investments for your lawn also keep… Read More
2021-01-15 17:09
Let’s be honest, It’s always tempting to simply park your lawn mower in late October after the last mow of the year and completely forget about it. Of course, the next spring, yo… Read More
2020-10-16 21:51
So your grass is looking a little sparse, or maybe you’ve got bare patches or damage from pets. Whatever the reason, you’re wanting to see your lawn and you’re wondering if… Read More
2020-10-16 21:51
If you have bare or thin spots in your lawn then you might be thinking about seeding. Seeding can be a great way to solve these problems, however, homeowners often mistakenly assume that it… Read More
2020-09-24 20:50
Fall is highly regarded as one of the best times of the year to plant grass seed. Taking advantage of the optimal fall growing conditions can help make establishing seed for the average do… Read More
2020-06-29 17:45
Summertime is great. The kids can play outdoors, the dog can run around in the sun for more than 10 minutes, and summer barbecues and picnics are a great way to catch up with friends and nei… Read More
2020-04-10 17:12
1. Application Company vs Lawn Service Company
What’s the difference between a Lawn Service Company and a Lawn Application Company? It’s important to know the difference before d… Read More
2020-03-17 08:00
Longer days, warmer weather, leaves budding, spring is almost here. Now that everyone can see their lawn, they keep asking, what they can do to make their lawn look great. And of course, we… Read More
2020-01-08 09:00
Homeowners usually forget their lawn mower needs attention all year around. Just because the mower isn’t being used during the winter months, doesn’t mean it should be ignored. W… Read More
2019-07-26 13:48
If you’re considering hiring a lawn care company, you may be trying to decide what lawn care should cost. Your home is an investment and your lawn is an extension of your home. Sure, y… Read More
2019-06-19 20:02
After a very wet and warm spring, June has arrived. If you haven’t checked your trees and shrubs, now is the time. You’d be surprised how quickly insect infestations or diseases… Read More
2019-03-13 21:02
Not all lawn care companies are the same. At Heritage Lawns and Irrigation, we have been making Kansas City lawns beautiful since 1995. But the way we do it is a little different from the r… Read More
2018-06-19 15:45
Our homes and phones are becoming smarter all the time, so why shouldn’t our irrigation systems become smarter as well? With a smart WiFi controller, not only can you control your syst… Read More
2018-04-05 21:36
Fleas are very prolific. Undisturbed and without a meal (blood from a host), a flea can live more than 100 days. On average, they live two to three months. Female fleas cannot lay eggs until… Read More
2018-02-20 21:23
We’ve been doing this lawn care thing for a while – over 20 years – so we know a thing or two about keeping our customers happy. One of the best areas we know is dissatis… Read More
2018-01-26 21:23
There are plenty of lawn care companies in the Kansas City area, and not all of them offer the same services. So how do you choose the right one? At Heritage Lawns and Irrigation, we’v… Read More
2018-01-03 15:17
Everyone wants their lawn to look great all year round. But what are the important steps that we must take to ensure that our lawn stays healthy? There are a lot of maintenance tasks as well… Read More
2017-10-10 03:20
Sprinkler systems are an easy and effective way to provide our lawns with the water they need. But, because they are automated, out of sight, and out of mind, they are easy to forget about… Read More
2017-08-14 21:04
After you have aerated or verticut your lawn, planted your seed, and watered your new seed, it is now time to mow. How often do I mow? Is it the same as when I normally mow my lawn? Here ar… Read More
2017-08-14 20:30
Water is the key to survival for any plant, and when it comes to new seed, there’s nowhere where it’s more critical. We talked to our irrigation professionals about the importan… Read More
2017-08-14 20:04
So you’ve planted your grass seed and you’ve been faithfully watering the new plants. Now what? There are many decisions to make during seeding season so we asked the Lawn Coach… Read More
2017-08-14 19:36
If you want the best results, there are some simple rules to follow when planting grass seed in the Kansas City area. The team at Heritage Lawns & Irrigation have put together this list… Read More
2017-08-14 18:56
No, that’s not a picture of dog doo doo on the lawn. It’s plugs or cores of dirt and thatch that were removed by a core aeration machine. If you dislike those little aerat… Read More
2017-08-14 18:54
Over the last 20 years, we have tried dozens of combinations and we think the best mix for the average Kansas City lawn is a mix of 90% fescue and 10% Bluegrass by weight, which is the same… Read More
2017-08-14 18:41
Fall is the perfect time to thicken your lawn with new grass or to fix any problem areas caused by traffic, disease, insects, etc. The lower temperatures of fall provide the perfect conditi… Read More
2017-08-14 18:36
Here at Heritage Lawns & Irrigation, we get plenty of questions about lawn aeration and verticutting. We thought we would create a little tutorial to answer some of these questions. We… Read More
2017-08-01 20:27
If you’re going to seed your lawn, don’t spend good money on grass seed only to watch it die. Make sure you follow the proper steps to ensure a thick, lush lawn. The team at Heri… Read More
2017-07-19 18:21
Yes, that is duct tape holding the important wires together.
A lawn sprinkler system is a huge investment that can greatly improve your lawn when it works correctly. Unfortunately, too… Read More
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