treating lawn fungus

What Causes Lawn Fungus and How to Treat It Fast

Lawn fungus can strike quickly—sometimes overnight—and leave unsightly brown patches, thin areas, or discoloration in your otherwise healthy yard. In Missouri’s warm, humid climate, fungal diseases are a common problem, especially during late spring through early fall. But the good news is that with early identification and the right treatment plan, most lawn fungi can…

aerating and overseeding

The Benefits of Aerating and Overseeding This Fall

If your lawn looked thin, patchy, or stressed this summer, now is the ideal time to turn things around. Fall is the best season to aerate and overseed your lawn in Missouri—and skipping this step could mean another year of lackluster results. At S&T Landscaping, we help homeowners across Sedalia and surrounding areas rebuild thick,…

fixing drainage problems

How to Improve Drainage Without Tearing Up Your Yard

If you’re dealing with soggy patches, standing water, or erosion in your yard, you’re not alone. Many homeowners in Sedalia and surrounding Missouri areas face landscape drainage issues—especially after heavy rainfall or snowmelt. The good news is, you don’t always need to excavate your entire lawn to solve the problem. At S&T Landscaping, we specialize…

tips for keeping lawn green

How to Keep Your Lawn Green During Missouri’s Summer Heat

When the summer heat hits Missouri, homeowners in Sedalia and the surrounding areas often struggle to maintain a healthy, green lawn. High temperatures, inconsistent rainfall, and compacted soil can quickly turn a once-lush yard into a patchy, brown mess. Fortunately, with the right care and expert help, your lawn can stay vibrant and healthy all…

mulch installation

Why You Should Add Fresh Mulch to Your Landscape & Garden Beds

WHAT IS MULCH? Mulch is any material that covers the ground’s surface to form a protective layer. It’s designed to mimic what happens typically in nature when plant debris and fallen leaves blanket the soil. When you add mulch to your landscape and garden, it creates healthier soil by conserving moisture, reducing erosion, stabilizing temperatures,…

landscape construction

Plant Hardiness Zones & How to Choose The Best Plants for Your Zone

Even for the most veteran gardeners, landscaping and gardening can feel like a rollercoaster ride. One minute, your yard is beautiful and lush, full of thriving greenery, and the next, leaves are falling early, and things just aren’t blooming the way they’re supposed to. Plants, trees, and shrubs can be temperamental, high-maintenance, and fussy at…

Ideas for a Sloped Yard

Ideas for a Sloped Yard

If you live in a hilly town, sloped neighborhood, or rolling countryside, you know how intimidating it can feel when you are trying to landscape. Sloped yards can be difficult to walk on, awkward to work from, and challenging to maintain. They have an increased risk of soil erosion and sliding if handled poorly, which…