MadCowTree Service
Lawn care service area
Our lawn crews work close to home: Alton, Godfrey, Bethalto, East Alton, Wood River and nearby neighborhoods in the Riverbend. (Tree work covers a much wider area on both sides of the river.)
What's included
- Mowing on a schedule that follows how fast your grass is growing: weekly in the spring flush, less often in the summer heat.
- String trimming around beds, fences, trees and mailboxes.
- Edging along sidewalks, driveways and curbs.
- Blowing off clippings from walks, drives and patios.
Spring and fall cleanups
In spring we clear out winter debris, cut back perennials and get beds ready. In fall, the oaks, maples and sweetgums of the Riverbend drop a lot of leaves, and thick leaf mats left on the lawn over winter smother grass. We mulch or haul them away. Read why in how leaf buildup can harm tree roots.
Lawns and trees together
Grass and trees compete. Thin grass under a big maple usually means too much shade, not too little fertilizer. A crown thinning or crown raise can let enough light in to help. Mower and string-trimmer damage at the base of a tree is one of the most common ways young trees get hurt; a mulch ring around the trunk fixes it. Call 618-CUT-WOOD (618-288-9663) for a free lawn care estimate.
Where we do lawn care
This service is available close to home in Alton and nearby Riverbend towns: Godfrey, East Alton, Wood River, Bethalto, Rosewood Heights.