It’s now gardening season again! Growing your own vegetables is a fun way to connect with nature and bring your family, friends, and neighbors together in a productive way. The best thing about a vegetable garden is that you can mix up a variety of vegetables. You can go from a small herb garden to a who patch of vegetables.  However, choosing the right location is essential to the success of your plants. This is especially true if you have more than one space available. We have compiled a list of factors you should consider before choosing a final location for your garden. Consider Child ..read more

I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite things I enjoy most about summer is a lush, green lawn. It feels so good to walk barefoot on it; it provides a great picnic spot for families; is a wonderful spot for summer sports, and has a distinct smell when freshly cut. It is, however, difficult to maintain a green lawn when we are experiencing the severe temperatures and drought we have been here in Utah. There is so much information out there – some of which are contradicting – that it is difficult to know what information to rely on. Below are some tips and pointers to help you obtain that ..read more

Spring is rapidly approaching.  Are you ready to give your yard upgraded curb appeal?  Concrete curbing can certainly contribute to the vision of a manicured, well cared for yard.  Concrete curbing is long-lasting, will not shift, and endures Utah’s harsh winter weather and hot summers.  Concrete curbing does not require maintenance and gives your yard a crisp, pristine appearance.  So, if you are tired of fighting grass that grows into your flower bed or gardens, or having to replace broken or weather plastic or metal curbing, concrete curbing may provide the perfect ..read more

The air shifts and vibrates under the hot sun. Your grass that was once thick, green, and flourishing is now brown and lifeless. Utah’s drought has left many home owner’s lawns screaming out for some water. But how can you effectively water your yard to give it the moisture it needs to thrive? We have taken the liberty to educate homeowners during this drought. This is why we compiled a list to explain what is the best course of action to keep your lawn healthy during this spring drought. Cut High Adjust the blade height to cut less length from your grass. Try to keep your grass cut at a heigh ..read more

Is your soil cracking under the hot sun, or is it draining slowly or hard to dig, no matter if wet or dry? Adding organic material improves the ability to hold nutrients and water. For clay soil, compost addition improves drainage and aeration; it also helps it dry out and warm up faster in the spring and fall months.  Lawn King’s Secret To add the correct amount of compost to your garden for growing vegetables, follow these tips to ensure your soil has enough nutrients and water to feed your plants.  New Garden: In addition to lime and fertilizer, apply a generous 3-4 inch layer of ..read more

The addition of a water feature in your yard helps soothe the stresses of everyday life. Adding plants to your yard, mowing, and fertilizing your lawn is a great start, but it lacks the tranquil flow that a fountain, pond, or stream offers. A well-designed yard makes a bold statement about the homeowner. You could choose a wide variety of water features to add beauty and relaxation to your front or back oasis.   An experienced Utah outdoor water feature expert should help you decide which type of water feature is best for you. In most cases, they’ll even be able to supply all the necessar ..read more

At Lawn Kings, aeration is a process in which the soil is perforated with small holes to allow nutrients, water, and air to penetrate the soil and go straight into the root system of your lawn.   You should consider aerating your lawn if you see puddles after rain or snow showers, thatch build-up (from before or after winter), or your lawn is not getting enough water in certain areas. If you have any of these issues, contact one of our landscapers here at Lawn Kings so we can optimize your lawn.   If you are facing these issues and are not sure how a spring lawn aeration can help you ..read more

Spring is almost here, and at this time, we get the common question, which is, “When should I turn my sprinklers back on?” Most people in Utah call us to get a generic answer like, “on the first day of spring” or “the first day when night temperatures are above freezing.”  However, the correct answer for everyone is “whenever night temperatures stop going below freezing.” Your sprinkling system will never know when it’s the right time to water your lawn. It will turn on whenever you turn it back on. This leads many Utah residents to make mistakes when turning on their sprinklers too early ..read more

To have a healthy lawn, it will need a lot of water, sunlight, and fertilizer. However, too much fertilizer can damage the lawn. This is why we have compiled a list of do’s and don’t so you can have a vibrant lawn this spring.    So, Why Fertilize? When grass is correctly fertilized, the root system is strengthened, the grass grows thicker, leaving your lawn lush. A strong root system allows the grass to absorb water quicker and support even better grass growth. Mowing your grass at its preferred length also encourages strong root systems, which create a natural barrier against weeds ..read more

I know, spring is not yet here – not yet. That said, on some of those sunny January and February days we get, there are things you can be doing in your yard to get a jump on the spring bustle. Many of you may not even be thinking about yard work yet. Below is a list of helpful to-dos that can have a big impact on your yard: Removing Debris in your Yard Pine needles and leaves. Even though we all did a big push in the fall to clean up the yard, there remain fallen leaves and pine needles. Raking these up will allow your spring bulbs and tender plants to be able to come forth more easily and bre ..read more