Moe’s Landscaping | Professional Landscaping Services in Saint Louis, MO

Absolutely. Many Saint Louis homes have low spots or poor grading that leads to standing water and soil erosion after heavy rains, which washes mulch and debris into your lawn. Moe's specializes in earthmoving and regrading to create proper slope away from your home's foundation. This improves drainage significantly, reducing water pooling and minimizing the amount of mud, mulch, and debris that gets scattered across your yard after a storm, making cleanup much easier.

The most effective, long-term solution is a multi-step approach. First, we install a high-quality professional-grade weed barrier during new landscape construction or bed installation. Second, we apply a pre-emergent herbicide at the right times of year for the Saint Louis climate. Finally, maintaining a proper mulch depth (2-3 inches) through our landscape maintenance program smothers potential weeds. This combination addresses both existing weeds and prevents new seeds from taking root, saving you constant weekend weeding.

A well-constructed hardscape does more than just look good. A properly installed patio with adequate base material and sealing prevents weeds from growing through the cracks. A retaining wall can stabilize a sloped yard, preventing soil and mulch from washing down during heavy rains—a common issue here. By defining spaces with durable construction, you reduce the area of mulch beds that need weeding and create surfaces where storm debris like leaves and twigs are easier to blow off or collect, simplifying your overall landscape upkeep.