Winter is perhaps the busiest time of year. Not only do you have to worry about organizing holiday parties, decorating your home, and buying gifts for your loved ones, but you also have to deal with winter weather.
Bad weather can catch anyone off guard. It always seems like the first real ice of the year occurs at the worst possible time, and you’re stuck scraping your windshield while you’re already late for work!
But one of the worst parts of the winter months is shoveling snow. The idea of sweating outside in your driveway with a shovel for hours can ruin even the most beautiful snowfalls.
If you’re tired of worrying about winter weather, meet with our team at Lifestyle Outdoor, or read below to learn about our winterization services and snow removal in Overland Park.
Why Hire a Snow Removal Company
There’s something wonderful about a heavy snowfall. It transforms your outdoor space into something truly beautiful. But that magic disappears very quickly when you have to leave your warm home to shovel the walkways.
Snow shoveling is a serious workout, and it takes a lot of time. Our clients are busy people who don’t have the time to waste shoveling snow every time winter weather rears its head.
If the thought of bringing out the snow shovel from storage fills you with anxiety, you can take a deep breath! We can provide the snow removal services you need, so you can relax this winter.
Snow Removal Experts
When you hire a team for snow removal in Overland Park, you want to be sure you’re working with the experts.
We’ve been in the business for years, and we’ve helped countless homeowners just like you. We decided to offer snow removal services because we wanted to make sure you can enjoy your winter without the hassle.
Our snow removal experts have the experience and the knowledge to offer the best results possible.
Meeting Your Snow Removal Needs
In our line of work, it’s important to cater to the needs of each individual homeowner. Every outdoor space is different, and we consider your unique home, so we can offer you the most beneficial services possible. We work with people and communities of all kinds.
Whether you own an estate or live as a part of a homeowners’ association, we have the residential snow services you need. And we don’t just clear your driveway of fallen snow, either.
We can help clear your walking path, so you can minimize the risk of a slip or a fall on the way from your car to your front door. If you’re a part of an HOA, we can also clear your sidewalks, so you can stroll through your neighborhood uninterrupted.
Ice Melts
Another important aspect of the process for snow removal in Overland Park is melting ice. Heavy snowfall isn’t unheard of in the Kansas City and Overland Park area, but ice is much more common. We want to help you keep a sure foot on your way out the door.
We use a specialized magnesium chloride to melt your ice. This compound works much like the standard calcium chloride “driveway salt” you find at home improvement stores, but it also has a few benefits that calcium chloride can’t match.
Not only is magnesium chloride less harsh on your concrete, it’s also safer for your pets’ paw pads, so you can feel more comfortable letting your furry friend run around after the ice melts.
Other Winter Preparation Methods
At Lifestyle Outdoor, snow removal is just one of many options we offer to help you prepare for the winter. While removing snow from your driveway, pathways, and sidewalk offers major convenience, our team members can help take care of even more winter weather chores.
We aim to be a one-stop-shop for all your outdoor needs, and that doesn’t stop when the snow starts to fall. So if your outdoor space has suffered from cold weather and ice in winters past, take some steps to prepare your yard for the changing seasons. See how our outdoor specialists can keep your outdoor space maintained.
Winter Fertilizer
Aside from snow removal in Overland Park, we offer winterization options like winter fertilizer.
Applying fertilizer before winter may seem like a silly idea. After all, nothing really grows in the winter. But winter fertilizer isn’t about growth—it’s about keeping your grass healthy during the coldest time of the year.
Our team members will come to your property and evaluate your outdoor space, so we can find the optimal places to spread the winter fertilizer. After application, you can rest comfortably, knowing your grass will be healthier in the spring. But how does it work?
The Benefits of Winter Fertilizer
Winter fertilizer has many benefits, such as protecting your yard from the cold. Winter fertilizer has the nutrients your dormant plants need to maintain their health, even with the below-freezing temperatures.
It can also facilitate enhanced root development, so by the time spring rolls around, your grass will be healthier than ever. Clients that use winter fertilizer often report that their grass looks greener and stronger than the year before.
You don’t want to suffer the annoyance of dead grass in the springtime. Get a head start on the new year with winter fertilizer.
Irrigation Preparation
When preparing for winter weather, you also shouldn’t forget your irrigation system.
The benefits of snow removal in Overland Park are obvious, but most people don’t consider their sprinkler system as the temperature gets colder. But if you don’t winterize your irrigation system, then it can burst, potentially costing you thousands of dollars.
You also may feel tempted to try to winterize your irrigation system yourself, but we advise against it. Not only is the equipment required specific and expensive, but without training, you risk damaging the system.
Fortunately, our experts at Lifestyle Outdoor can help you winterize your irrigation system through a process called a sprinkler blowout.
The Sprinkler Blowout
To understand how the sprinkler blowout protects your irrigation system against the cold weather, your need to understand how the cold weather damages your sprinklers in the first place. After your sprinklers water your plants during the warm weather, some water gets left in the pipes. Most of the year, this doesn’t cause any problems.
But if we leave water in the pipes and the temperature drops below freezing, the ice created inside your pipes can severely damage your irrigation system. So before the weather gets too cold, our team clears that water.
We use compressed air and a special adaptor to hook up the air hose to your pipes. We’ll then flush the compressed air through your pipes, clearing the sprinkler system of any remaining water. This service can save you stress (and costly repairs) this winter.
Other, Minor Winterization Steps
Not every part of the winterization process will be as intensive as a sprinkler blowout or snow removal in Overland Park. We can also take some small steps to protect your lawn this winter. Let’s take a look at a few of those now.
Cut Your Grass
One easy step you can take to protect your yard from winter weather is to cut it short. Ideally, grass should be about 2.5 inches long before things really cool down. If grass is too long, then the frost can mat the blades, killing them, leaving your lawn bare and lifeless.
Mulching Flower Beds
Another step you can take to protect your outdoor space is to mulch your garden and flowerbeds. Mulch works to protect your plants from the elements without suffocating them. Besides, mulch can make your flower beds look even and neat. The right mulch offers style and function rolled into one.
Addressing Patio Furniture
If you have patio furniture, you should make sure harsh winter weather doesn’t damage it. We highly recommend either covering your patio furniture or bringing it inside altogether. A thick layer of ice can ruin your beautiful patio furniture, and no one wants that. The same goes for any outdoor appliances, like a grill.
Get a Personal Winterization Recommendation
Whether you’re interested in irrigation winterization, winter fertilizer, or snow removal in Overland Park, we can help you find the perfect treatment for your outdoor space. Our team can come to your home and meet with you to perform an in-person yard walkthrough.
This helps our team understand the specifics and the dimensions of your yard, so we can build a plan more customized for your needs. The in-person walk through allows you to get the most out of your working relationship with our team.
If you want to learn more about pricing for your chosen services, try our online estimate tool. Simply answer the provided questions, and we’ll reach out to you with an estimate as soon as possible.
Don’t leave your outdoor space to chance this season. Talk with our team about winter weather lawn care options today.