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Lawn care in Elma: about 37 inches of rain a year and an average temperature of 45°F set the mowing and watering season.

Weather and your home

In Howard County, July highs average about 81°F and January lows about 7°F, with roughly 37 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, hailstorms and tornadoes in Howard County, with hail up to 3.5 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Disaster history

Howard County has had 16 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (2024).

Services

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Questions

How often should a lawn be mowed in Elma?

Weekly in the growing season, every two weeks as it slows.

When should I fertilize?

At the start of the growing season and again mid-season; your lawn pro times it to your grass type.

Can I get a regular service?

Yes — ask for weekly or every-other-week visits; the plan and price come in the proposal.

These are Howard County figures — more about homes in Cresco.

Nearby

Alta Vista · North Washington · Colwell · Riceville · Bassett · New Hampton · Ionia · McIntire