Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Lawn Care Solutions in Smithville
Founded in 2001, R & S Lawn & Sprinkler combines over two decades of local expertise with personalized service to meet residential and commercial outdoor needs. Our team specializes in irrigation systems, landscape design, fertilizer programs, and lawn renewal, prioritizing water-efficient solutions and environmentally safe practices. Owners Rick Smith and Scott Hulen oversee daily operations, ensuring quality through hands-on management of sprinkler, fertilizer, and landscape crews.With a focus on customer satisfaction, we offer customized programs, seasonal promotions, and prompt service for Kansas City-area clients. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 20-year track record of transforming outdoor spaces and maintaining long-term client relationships.
Services
Fertilizer Program
Irrigation Systems
Landscaping
Lawn Renewal
Sprinkler Installation
Weed Control
Aeration
Drainage Solutions
Lawn Mowing
Water Features
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in Kansas City landscaping and irrigation.
- Owners directly oversee all projects for consistent quality control.
- Our eco-conscious methods include water-saving irrigation systems and safe fertilization.
- We guarantee satisfaction with prompt service and repair response times.
- Customized fertilizer programs adapt to seasonal lawn care requirements.
What people say
Excellent work
Prompt service
Transformed outdoor area
Professional crews
Long-term reliability
Services
Fertilizer Program
Our seven-step fertilizer program delivers customized lawn care through monthly applications during growing seasons. Each treatment combines pre-emergence herbicides, micro-nutrients, and pest control to prevent weeds, enhance turf density, and guarantee seasonal protection. Environmentally safe formulas ensure lush, healthy lawns while maintaining ecological responsibility.
Irrigation Systems
We design and install water-efficient irrigation systems featuring Hunter Pro components for residential and commercial properties. Services include system audits, winterization, backflow certification, and emergency repairs using durable stainless steel heads and smart controllers to optimize water usage while maintaining landscape health.
Landscaping
Custom landscape solutions integrate architectural aesthetics with functional outdoor living spaces. Our process combines client vision with expert recommendations for retaining walls, plant selection, drainage solutions, and water features to create low-maintenance, visually striking environments that enhance property value and usability.
Lawn Renewal
Specialized lawn restoration services revive damaged turf through aeration, verticutting, overseeding, and targeted fertilization. This process improves soil aeration, reduces thatch buildup, and introduces beneficial microorganisms to revive lawn health and establish dense, vibrant grass coverage using eco-friendly methodologies.
Lawn Care
Comprehensive lawn maintenance packages include regular mowing, edging, seasonal cleanups, and sidewalk/driveway debris removal. Our scheduled services ensure consistent turf height control, weed prevention, and year-round curb appeal through both contracted and on-demand service options for residential properties.
People
Rick Smith
Owner / President
Co-owner with military service background who manages sprinkler and fertilizer crews while leading daily customer interactions and sales operations since 2001.
Scott Hulen
Owner / Vice President
Business management graduate overseeing landscape and mowing teams with shared sales responsibilities, combining formal education with practical field experience since company founding.
Jerry Carpenter
Landscape Designer
Certified designer with nursery and education background creating customized landscape plans that balance aesthetic appeal with practical maintenance considerations for client properties.
Dave McAdams
Sprinkler Technician
Experienced technician trained in system installation and repair, applying home remodeling expertise to irrigation solutions after transitioning from landscape crew since 2013.
Kelly Talbot
Office Manager
Customer service specialist managing administrative operations since 2018, coordinating office logistics and client communications to support field service delivery.
Questions
What lawn care services do you offer?
We provide fertilizer programs, irrigation systems, landscaping, lawn renewal, mowing, and seasonal cleanups for residential and commercial properties.
Do you guarantee your sprinkler system installations?
Yes, we guarantee our sprinkler systems against defects and offer prompt repair services with technicians available for timely maintenance.
Are there discounts for repeat customers?
Yes! We offer $20 yearly fertilizer discounts, $150 sprinkler installation rebates, and 5% off large landscape projects for returning clients.
How do your fertilizer programs work?
Our 7-step program delivers monthly treatments from spring through fall, combining weed control, pest prevention, and nutrient applications tailored to seasonal lawn needs.
What areas do you service?
We serve the greater Kansas City area including Smithville, Overland Park, and surrounding communities with both residential and commercial clients.
Can you handle large landscape projects?
Yes, we complete projects of all sizes including complete outdoor transformations with custom designs, hardscaping, and integrated irrigation systems.
Reviews (6)
Andrew Roeder-Bouge
Jun 23, 2022
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R&S has been wonderful at getting our yard back to a healthy and beautiful standard. We had a lot of dead sod and burn marks from our dogs aka urine. With the help of R&S we have been able to get grass to re-grow. They have been helpful, responsive, and were able to give us the proper treatment our yard needed. Services: Grass seeding, Yard work
Andrew Roeder
Apr 26, 2022
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We started using R&S last year starting with a lawn renewal because our grass was shot! After their treatments we began to see grass finally grow in many dead areas around the yard. They have been great, they show up when they say they will. They send out messages prior to visiting so you can be prepared and send out messages when the work is finished. It's was also nice to see when they fertilized our yard they blew off the fertilizer that made its way to our patio and other concrete areas. (Nice touch, it's the small things) We will keep using R&S for our lawn needs.
M. P.
Apr 16, 2022
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I recommend R&S Lawn & Sprinklers to others, because they have given us good service, at a very competitive price. They installed our Automatic Sprinkler system, and now we are using them for winterization of the same, fertilizing, and next year will be our go-to to keep our lawn looking great! Mike Parkison Kansas City
Kim Kytasaari
Feb 26, 2022
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R & S installed our sprinkler system several years ago and have maintained it since. They are always on-time and professional with their services. Highly recommend them! Service: Irrigation system repair & maintenance
Betty Hughes
Jan 25, 2022
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We have used R&S almost since the start of their business. Had a sprinkler system installed and then a second one installed after tor 2003 tornado plus landscaping on new home. They provide quality service and are always very helpful with any questions or concerns.
Allyn Guelich
Oct 27, 2021
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Bobby came to troubleshoot our irrigation. We appreciate his timeliness and knowledge of our system. R&S is a wonderful company and they continue to be of great service almost 10 years after installation. Service: Irrigation system repair/maintenance
