The Cape Girardeau Lawn Care & Landscaping Blog

The month of November is always a great time to look back at the first ten months of the year and reflect on what you are thankful for. After all, there is an entire holiday dedicated to it. We at Stork Landscaping have so much to be thankful for year-round, including...

As the leaves begin changing colors and falling off the trees at a rapid pace, it can be hard to imagine adding new plants to your yard or garden. However, autumn is actually the best time of year to show off your golden thumb. Why Autumn? There are quite a few...

A few months back, we talked about some general, year-round ways to increase your home’s curb appeal. Now, a little over one week after the first official day of fall, we have a seasonal update and the tips are as easy as pie! 1. Rake Your Leaves See how painless...

Do you know at least a few people who are obsessed with all things fall? You know; the ones that decorate their house with fake leaves, burlap and pumpkins everywhere. Speaking of pumpkins, there’s a huge chance the folks you have in mind are also addicted to pumpkin...

The world offers hybrid cars to conserve gas and energy efficient light bulbs to help conserve electricity, but what about water conservation? These tips will explain how using plants and a sprinkler system can help lower your water usage and your water bill!  As...

Home-ownership is one of the biggest decisions an individual can make in their lifetime. So big in fact, the idea and advantages that home-ownership brings are celebrated for an entire month. Whether you’re brand new to home-owning, just moved into a new neighborhood...

Picture this: you wake up in the morning to the shining summer sun, open the door to breathe in the fresh air and then you look down to see a patchy, yellow front yard! Sounds like the perfect time to get your green grass on (or to keep it green) with our new Yearly...

It’s no secret that a beautiful lawn needs water to stay lush and green. While Southeast Missouri is lucky to get quite a bit of rain in the spring, rainfall in the summer can be intermittent causing lawns to suffer if they area don't get a significant amount. So what...

You never get another chance to make a first impression. What kind of first impression is your home making to potential buyers? The “curb appeal” is the first impression your home can make to visitors, neighbors and potential buyers. Your home’s exterior combined with...

With the dreary skies and cold temperatures of Missouri’s winter lingering, you may not be thinking about getting those spring landscaping projects started, but now is the best time to start! Before you know it, the sunny days of summer will be back and you’ll wish...