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Lawn Care in St. Louis, MO: What To Expect

Living in St. Louis means enjoying beautiful four-season weather — but if you own a home or business here, you also know how tough that weather is on your lawn.

It’s Not Just About Appearance

Sure, a clean, leaf-free lawn looks sharp — and nothing says “well cared for” like fresh turf and clear garden beds. But leaf removal isn’t just about curb appeal. It’s an important part of your lawn’s long-term health.

As the vibrant colors of summer fade and cooler temperatures roll into Chesterfield and the greater St. Louis area, fall becomes the most important season for caring for your landscape. The effort you invest now pays off in a greener, healthier property come spring. For homeowners, HOA boards, and c...

A fall bed cleanup may seem entirely cosmetic, but it goes a long way to give your beds the best chance to perform well next year.

Here is a simple checklist to help you prepare your garden for the first frost. 

Be rewarded when the warm weather returns by planting your spring-blooming bulbs during the fall. Daisies, allium, black-eyed Susan, rudbeckia, crocus, daffodil, tulip, snowdrop, lily of the valley, iris, and hyacinth a...

Planter gardens are both beautiful and practical. They're great for small spaces or paved areas, and mixing them up is easy as the seasons (or your tastes) change. 

As temperatures consistently reach above 95°, we typically start to see problems in our turf. Drought and disease can quickly take a toll, so it’s important that you have a strategy in place to care for your lawn throughout the summer.

If your plants are looking a little worse for wear, don’t worry. You’re not alone. We are seeing evidence of freeze damage all over St Louis following the bitter cold snaps and high wind activity back in December-January.

How do I know if my plants are too far gone?

It can be tough to tell whether a...

Social calendars are stacking up with barbeques and holiday parties, but the winter months have been harsh on outdoor spaces. Getting your landscape back to its best can be a daunting task.

Friday marks the first day of fall which usually means football, comfy sweaters, and pumpkin-spiced everything! 

Here's what fall means to us at Dowco. 

Irrigation Shutdowns

Dowco is scheduling appointments in October to properly blow out your underground irrigation pipes. We recommend scheduling be...