McVey Landscaping/Lawncare

06/01/2026

05/05/2026

REMINDER: Join us tomorrow for Chamber Cheers and Cinco de Mayo! 🌮🎉 Sponsored by: Compeer Home-Mary Grace Carlson

Come out for networking, fun, and giveaways as we celebrate together! Members bring your business cards and a friend to come cheers with us! 🎊

📅 May 5th
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 El Toro Mexican Restaurant – Bar Area
1201 W Broadway, Monmouth, IL

04/04/2026

The squares turf has been meticulously groomed between rain showers as of Friday, April 3rd, and is now ready for weekend enjoyment. Landscape beds will be defined within the next couple weeks along with new maple leaf signage.

We invite you to visit downtown Monmouth and explore one of many shops. Abner's offers espresso martinis this morning, Avery's features the coldest Keystone beverages, and MAW's is renowned for its delectable smoked old fashioneds. Don’t forget to stop at Maude’s for any unique gift or clothing apparel.

03/21/2026

You are invited to visit my booth at the 17th annual home show, located at the American Legion, from 9am-1pm. You may receive a complimentary lunch stamp for stopping by.

03/20/2026

We invite you to visit our booth and enjoy a Legion burger.

Legion burger fry is available from 11am to 1pm at an unbeatable price.

A big THANK YOU to our Bronze Sponsors for supporting the 17th Annual Home Show! 🏡✨

We’re proud to recognize:
🔸 McVey Landscaping/Lawncare
🔸 Mangieri Electric

Your support helps make this event possible!

📅 The Home Show is TOMORROW!

Join us at the American Legion from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Be sure to check out our sponsors at the event and show them some love!

03/19/2026

Visit our booth to discuss your upcoming landscape design or project with our team.

Jimmy McVey,
McVey Landscaping LLC, 309-255-6734

03/11/2026

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03/07/2026

Let's briefly talk lawn Core Aeration.

No a dog did not p**p all over the lawn, but it will look that when we're done. Core aeration is the process of removing small plugs (cores) of soil from your lawn to relieve compaction and allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots more easily. It’s one of the most effective ways to improve overall lawn health. This is a service we offer.

1. Reduces Soil Compaction
Over time, foot traffic, mowing equipment, and rain pack soil tightly. Compacted soil makes it difficult for grass roots to grow and access oxygen.
Core aeration:
- Loosens the soil structure
- Creates space for roots to expand
- Improves root depth and strength

2. Improves Air, Water, and Nutrient Flow
The holes created by aeration allow:
- Oxygen to reach the root zone
- Water to pe*****te deeper instead of running off
- Fertilizer and nutrients to reach the roots more efficiently
- This leads to healthier and more resilient grass.

3. Reduces Thatch Buildup
Thatch is a layer of dead grass and organic material between the soil and the green grass blades. When it gets too thick, it blocks water and nutrients.
Core aeration helps:
- Breaks down thatch naturally
- Introduce soil microbes that decompose organic matter

4. Encourages Stronger Root Growth
Because roots have more oxygen and space, they grow:
- Deeper
- Thicker
- More drought-resistant
This results in a lawn that tolerates heat, stress, and heavy use better.

5. Improves Overseeding Success
Aeration is one of the best times to overseed because the holes:
- Provide ideal seed-to-soil contact
- Protect seeds from wind and birds
- Holds moisture around seeds
We recommend to aerate and overseed at the same time for this reason.

6. Helps Lawn Recover From Stress
Aeration can help lawns bounce back from:
- Drought stress
- Heavy traffic
- Poor drainage
- Compacted clay soils (common in parts of the Midwest)

The best times to aerate are:
Early fall (September–October) "best"
Spring (April–May) second best

Contact us,
Jimmy McVey
McVey Landscaping LLC.
309-255-6734

03/06/2026

Mowing Season?
Yup,
Soon that dull grass will be lush and green!

Nothing screams 'I'm a functioning adult' like a freshly cut lawn, unless it's paying someone else to do it. Let's get your yard looking sharp all season long.

We Offer:
- Mowing,
- String Trimming,
- Edging,
- Grass Clipping Cleanup,
- Blowing Off Driveways and Walks,
- Bagging,
- Mulching,
- Side Discharge.

Contact
Jimmy McVey,
McVey Landscaping LLC, at 309-255-6734.