Professional lawn care services can run up to $1,500 per year. Sunday plans start at $55 for your first box and include a free soil analysis, custom nutrient plan, and expert consultations. Your total depends on lawn size and any add-ons you choose.

Never cut more than one-third of your grass blade height at a time. Removing too much stresses roots and weakens turf. This simple rule helps your lawn grow thicker and more resilient to weeds, especially during St Charles summers.

During peak growing season, mow weekly to maintain the right height. Keep your blade sharp and mow high (3 to 3.5 inches). Grasscycle by leaving clippings on the lawn. They break down and return free nutrients to your soil.

Begin when daily temperatures average 55 to 70 degrees, typically mid-April in St Charles. Clear debris, seed bare spots, and apply your first nutrients when grass is actively growing. Early action sets you up for a stronger summer lawn.

Gradually lower your mowing height through fall, ending around 2 to 3 inches. Seed thin areas, treat perennial weeds, and apply fall nutrients. Once new grass germinates, reduce watering to help your lawn ease into dormancy.

Pull larger weeds by hand, then spot-treat the rest. Apply on sunny days when weeds look healthy (stressed weeds resist treatment). The real long game? Thick, well-fed turf naturally crowds out weeds over time.