Hiring a lawn and landscape maintenance provider is an advantageous investment when you consider that a well-maintained property can add anywhere from 5-15% to your home’s value. To make the selection process easy, Dowco has developed a simple list of 3 questions to ask prospective St. Louis lawn an...

Many people ask us, "When should I overseed my lawn?" During spring, plants are blooming and growing, so naturally we think spring would be the best time to plant grass seed. However, spring likely isn’t the best time to overseed your lawn. Here’s why.

Spring begins on March 20^th! Here are your March Outdoor to do list items that should be taken care of as we officially enter into the spring season! If you are a Dowco client, many of these services will be done for you!

Spring blooming trees or spring flowering trees bring your garden to life early in the year with their frilly petals and fragrant aroma. The dynamic flower show you receive in March through May from the spring blooming trees is something to look forward to after a blistering cold winter. The best sp...

A scale is an insect that can cause serious damage to plants depending on the type. Most people do not identify scale as insects because the females and nymphs are wingless, immobile, and usually have no sign of a defined body or head. An adult male scale is tiny delicate insects with one pair of wi...

Did you or do you plan to aerate and overseed your lawn this fall? Here are some best practices to care for your baby seedlings!

Herbs in pots on your patio or deck make it easy and convenient to use every day. The closer you can have the herbs to the kitchen the easier it is to simply step outside and snip off some fragrant goodness to enhance your food.

What is a backflow preventer?

A backflow preventer is a device used to protect you and your neighbors’ drinking water from contamination.

How does contamination occur?

Sprinkler systems are plumbed into the same potable water that you drink, thereby creating a potential cross contamination hazard. C...

Now that your beds have been prepped, and the shovel edge has been completed, it is time to finish your spring cleanup project with a fresh layer of mulch.

There are many benefits of mulching. Mulch not only adds an attractive, finished look to the landscape, it aids in weed suppression, retains moi...

Let’s face it; you’re looking for results from your lawn care company. You want someone who is reliable and knowledgeable to provide a beautiful, green turf!

If you desire a healthy beautiful lawn, Dowco has the right lawn care solutions for you! Fertilization for your lawn adds the necessary nutrie...