Lawn Care Facts

Tip #1: More than 30 million acres of lawns exist in the United States Tip #2: A healthy lawn is of utmost importance to our environment. A 50-foot by 50-foot lawn produces enough oxygen for a family of four. Tip #3: Lawns cool the atmosphere. Eight healthy front...

Protect Evergreens From Winter Damage

Even evergreens can be damaged by frigid weather. The cold St. Louis temperatures and dry air can pull the moisture out of the evergreen’s foliage. This causes the plant to dry out and potentially turn brown. To combat this, at Allen Outdoor Solutions, we...
Bed Mulching

Bed Mulching

Fall is a great time to apply mulch to your ornamental beds and tree rings. This will help keep moisture in and around the roots of your landscaping plants. The layer of mulch, also provides insulation for the root systems to protect it from the frigid, St. Louis...

The Turfgrass Industry

The turfgrass industry encompasses “the production and maintenance of specialized grasses and other ground covers as required in the development and management of facilities for utility, beautification, and recreation.” It has four functional branches;...