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The Dynamic Duo of Lawn Care - Fertilizer & Weed Control
Published on Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Keeping a healthy and vibrant lawn is no easy task. You will need to ensure that it receives proper care throughout the year in order to flourish. Two services that pair perfectly together to help create beautiful and healthy lawns are fertilization treatments and weed control. Fertilizers provide your lawn with macronutrients that help it grow green and develop a robust root system. Meanwhile, weed control supports your turf by keeping weeds at bay. Keep reading to learn more about fertilizers ...
To Sod or to Seed, that is the Question
Published on Friday, April 09, 2021
If you want to establish a new lawn in Macomb, MI, the first question is whether to sod or seed. The
two methods differ in several ways, including the time it takes to have an established lawn.
At Big Lakes Lawncare, we offer a complete range of lawn maintenance and care services, including seeding and sod. Let's
take a look at the differences between the two methods and each option's benefits and drawbacks.
Sod may be the right choice for your lawn, find out why!
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Is Pairing Aeration & Overseeding Actually Necessary?
Published on Friday, April 02, 2021
Sometimes, even the best gardeners struggle to maintain a perfect lawn, especially considering the ever-changing
weather conditions we see here in Macomb, MI. If your lawn looks a little thin or patchy, aeration
and overseeding can bring it back to life with lush green growth. They both serve different purposes to
achieve the same goal: healthy grass blades. Core aeration essentially relieves soil compaction while
overseeding encourages thicker grass...
Lawn Fertilization FAQ: The Ultimate Guide
Published on Sunday, March 28, 2021
Lawn fertilization is a step that many homeowners tend to accidentally overlook. If you want an enviously green lawn
to show off to your neighbors and visitors, improving the quality of your soil and grass is key. However, things
like finding the right fertilizer, knowing when to fertilize, and how often to fertilize, can prove
to be a bit tricky without professional lawn care knowledge.
The Big Lakes Lawncare team has the training, equipment, and expertise to keep your lawn in the best ...
What is the Best Type of Grass for Commercial Properties in Michigan?
Published on Wednesday, March 24, 2021
There’s a good reason Kentucky Bluegrass is the most popular type of grass in Michigan for commercial properties. This durable cool-season grass is easy to establish and extremely resistant to damage. It creates an attractive, dense look without much need for constant upkeep. These properties give Kentucky Bluegrass a distinct advantage over other types of turfgrass such as Fine-Leaved Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Perennial Ryegrass.
We offer instant quality sod installation and commercial ...
Is Spring Fertilization Really Necessary?
Published on Sunday, March 07, 2021
As temperatures increase in the spring, your lawn will begin to come out of dormancy. At this time, your grass will need a robust root system to thrive. Spring fertilization will give your grass the nutrients it needs. It will promote healthy grass growth and extensive root system development, leaving your grass strong and healthy enough to survive the heat of the upcoming summer.
Not only will spring fertilization enhance your lawn roots with essential nutrients, but it will also usually...
3 Reasons Your Commercial Landscape Might Be Turning Away Your Potential Clients
Published on Wednesday, February 24, 2021
If you’re a business owner, you most likely spend thousands of dollars annually marketing your company. You purchase advertising, invest in web marketing, and attend trade shows to promote your business. But what are you doing to make sure your physical property is as attractive to customers as your promotional materials promise?
Studies show that customers are more eager to shop at and do business with companies that have beautifully maintained landscaping. One recent study concluded...
3 Damaging Mistakes Your Lawn Mowing Company Might Be Making
Published on Sunday, February 07, 2021
It is easy to trust that all professional lawn mowing companies know what they are doing. Although it is likely that
they have your lawn's health at the forefront of everything they do, you can never be too careful. It is
important to make sure that they are not making any mistakes that will cause you unexpected damage-control costs
down the road.
Lawn mowing seems like a mundane, simple task, yet, it is quite the opposite! Cutting grass requires specific...
What Happens if You Skip a Spring Cleanup?
Published on Wednesday, January 06, 2021
When March rolls around, it's time to start thinking about your lawn and its condition after many winter months.
There are most likely sticks, debris, dead annual flowers, and leftover leaves from the fall.
Spring landscape cleanup includes many different services such as:
Cutting back perennial plants
Removing dead annuals from the previous season
Blowing out leaves and debris from landscape beds
Cleaning up debris from your lawn
Mowing your lawn...
Busting the Most Popular Landscaping Myths & Misconceptions
Published on Monday, December 07, 2020
There are a lot of people out there who claim to be landscaping experts, and it leads to a lot of mixed information, some of which simply isn’t accurate. Professional landscapers have experience and are well-versed with the tricks of the trade to make sure that your property is landscaped correctly.
We’re going to uncover some of the biggest landscaping myths and how these misconceptions are less than ideal for your Macomb, Chesterfield, or Sterling Heights, MI property....
Questions You Must Ask Before Hiring a Commercial Landscaping Company
Published on Thursday, December 03, 2020
With so many lawn and landscape companies out there, it can be difficult finding one with enough experience servicing commercial properties. Some may claim to be highly reputable, but there are plenty of fly-by-night operations looking for a quick buck.
Hiring an uninsured landscape company in Macomb, Shelby, or Chesterfield that can't provide many references for their services should be avoided at all costs. Otherwise, it could end up costing you more in the long...
3 Aspects to Consider When Choosing a Snow Removal Company
Published on Friday, November 13, 2020
Many homeowners and businesses in Michigan rely heavily on professional snow removal companies during the winter. Everyone knows no winter in Michigan is complete without substantial snowfall.
However, not all snow removal companies are created equal. Failure to do research ahead of time can result in hiring a company whose snow removal services are less than adequate. Make sure you're prepared this winter season by considering these three key aspects when looking for a high-quality snow ...
Perennial Guide: "Do's" and "Dont's" for Fall Trimming
Published on Friday, November 06, 2020
With the winter weather approaching, many of your softscapes may require some trimming and pruning once they go dormant. However, certain plants and flowers need their foliage to protect them through the winter.
To ensure your perennials have the best chance of surviving the cold season in Macomb, MI, it's important to know when and when not to cut them back. Otherwise, you might end up doing more harm than good to your landscaping beds.
Before you add these services...
How You Might Destroy Your Lawn This Fall
Published on Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Fall is here, and with that comes some care and maintenance for your yard. Fall may seem like it’s finally time to take it easy, but ignoring your lawn this time of year might mean long-term damage.
It's important that your lawn gets all the nutrients and proper care it needs so it can survive through the winter season. Learn why fall cleanup in Michigan areas like Macomb, Shelby, and nearby areas is necessary, and the ways you can hurt your lawn if you...
Paver Patio Installation Project From Start To Finish In Macomb, MI
Published on Friday, October 09, 2020
Paver patios are a popular hardscape addition for home properties. They provide a clean, outdoor seating area that adds instant appeal to a backyard landscape. That's why Big Lakes Lawncare was more than happy to design and construct, from start to finish, a paver patio for one of our customers in Macomb, MI.
See how our talented team of contractors renovated our customer's backyard to be their new favorite hang out spot, and how we can help elevate the quality and appeal of any southeast...
September vs April for Aeration and Overseeding
Published on Thursday, September 03, 2020
Why Aeration & Overseeding Services Are Effective in Fall
As summer comes to a close in Macomb and surrounding Michigan areas, it’s time to plan for aeration and overseeding services. When you aerate your yard, small soil plugs are removed to allow water, nutrients, and air to reach your lawns root system. After aeration is completed overseeding is the next step in rejuvenating your lawn. Overseeding after aeration allows the new seed to penetrate your soil for better...
4 Rules for Mowing Lawns in Michigan
Published on Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Mowing your lawn seems like a routine task, and in many ways, it is. But it still needs to be done properly, otherwise, the health of your grass can suffer immensely. At Big Lakes Lawncare, we have seen property owners make many mistakes when they mow the lawn, but there are some common ones that we see often.
If you can follow our four rules for mowing lawns in Michigan areas such as Shelby, Macomb, Chesterfield, and nearby cities, then your grass should end up in good shape....
Time's running out! Trim these 6 spring blooming plants by June's end.
Published on Thursday, June 11, 2020
As spring moves into summer, the blooms on your spring flowering plants and shrubs will begin to die off and fall to the ground. When this happens, it means it is time to get them trimmed. Waiting too long can be disastrous for their health.
Learn why you should trim spring blooming plants by the end of June in areas such as Macomb, Shelby, Chesterfield, and neighboring communities in Michigan.
Six Common Spring Flowering Plants in Our Area
When buds begin to ...
When do I start my sprinkler system?
Published on Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Hello, it’s Chester with Big Lakes Lawn Care.
The question is, when do I start up my sprinkler system in the spring?
The answer is, you start up your sprinkler system in the spring when the nighttime temperatures are staying above freezing.
Generally in southeast Michigan, that’s late April, early May.
Be careful not to start up your sprinkler system too early, because if you do, you run the risk of having an overnight freeze that could damage the system. So again, late...
Macomb Lawn Mowing Pricing
Published on Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Yo, what’s up guys?
It’s Chester with Big Lakes Lawncare.
Really quick, I’m going to talk to you about lawn mowing prices.
We cut tons of lawns. That’s our bread and butter, is cutting grass, and we cut hundreds, if not 1000 lawns every week by the time you’re watching this video.
The average price at our company is $29.97.
That means we’ll come in, we’ll edge all the concrete, whip around all the obstacles, we’ll mow the lawn in a...
What you should look for in a snow plowing contract!
Published on Wednesday, March 13, 2019
What’s up, everyone? I just got a quick tip for you.
This video is especially helpful for property managers, facility managers, business owners, purchasing agents.
If you’re getting a snow plowing contract, you better make sure that they guarantee repairing any sod damage in the spring.
I just got a call from a lead up in Auburn Hills, and he said his sod’s all torn up from his plowing company and he’s looking for a bid. That should be included in the contract.
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Public Service Announcement
Published on Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Hello! This is Chester with big Lakes Lawncare, and I have a question for you. Do you live in Southeast Michigan? If you live in Macomb County? Or Oakland County? If the answer is yes, then here’s my next question. Do you live in a neighborhood with mature trees? Mature like the ones behind me. If the answer is yes again, then tell me this:, How does your lawn look? Is it old, dried, destroyed, and beat-up? If so? Give us a call. We do sod, we do lots of sod, and we do sod, the best...
When to trim Forsythia?
Published on Wednesday, January 30, 2019
What’s up, everyone? It’s Chester here with Big Leagues Lawn Care.
Just wanted to show you this plant really quick.
This is the same plant from the spring.
It’s called a forsythia, and these things are gorgeous and bright yellow when they bloom.
When they’re dormant, the other 50 weeks out of the year, they just look kind of scrubby, like a big old unruly bush, but these are gorgeous.
When these things do bloom, that means it’s spring.
They...
What to be careful of when trimming hedgerows.
Published on Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Hello. Chester Buczynski here Big Lakes Lawncare. I have a quick quick tip excuse me, a quick tip for any of you that may be trimming your own hedges this year.
There’s one tip I have that I see happen all the time. People make this mistake and it makes the hedges look like crap. So, the idea when you’re trimming your hedges is to have a consistent level that’s flat straight across.
Now, what happens is you get to the beginning of the shrubs and start trimming...
Lawn Mowing Tips
Published on Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Everybody loves them, and we’re all thinking about our lawns right now. Maybe, maybe not.
There are 40 million acres of lawn in the US, you wanna know the single most irrigated crop in the United States?
Corn, soy beans, wheat?
Nope! Its lawns.
Single biggest irrigated crop in the US is lawns.
People love them.
People also spend an average of 70 hours per year mowing their lawns and an average of 20 hours per year maintaining their lawn mower, sharpening the blade,...
Three types of lawn and landscaping companies.
Published on Wednesday, January 30, 2019
What’s up, everyone? It’s Chester with Big Lakes Lawncare.
I’m out here today in Macomb, Michigan. Gorgeous winter day out here.
I’m at a site we maintain that’s a hotel. If you’re looking for a lawn or landscape contractor, or snow removal contractor, landscape installation contractor, there’s generally three types of options that you’re gonna be considering.
The first option’s the big guy.
The second option, excuse me, is the...
About our phone system.
Published on Wednesday, January 09, 2019
Hello it’s Chester with Big Lakes Lawncare and today I’m going to talk quickly about our phone system, and how we guarantee that we answer the phone. All the time. So I started this company myself my name is Chester I started Big Lakes Lawncare in late 2014 and one of the first things I did when I decided to start a company, is I looked around for my competition. Who else is doing what I want to do in the market.
I found about the top 50 companies in the area that did the...
The key to installing mulch around the base of a tree.
Published on Sunday, April 22, 2018
Hello, my name is Chester. I’m the founder of big lakes lawn care and today I’m going to give you a quick tip if you are installing your own mulch this year.
So, one mistake that people make when they’re installing mulch is that at the base of their plants and trees in their landscape, they mound the mulch up around the tree trunk or the base of that plant. It looks like a volcano, they do a volcano around the base of the plant. What this does is it chokes off that plant it ...
3 Ways we keep prices competitive
Published on Sunday, April 22, 2018
What’s up guys! It’s Chester with Big Lakes Lawncare. Today I’m going to tell you three of the ways that we keep our prices competitive and low. Way number one is we buy bulk. We buy everything in bulk, we buy lawn mowers in bulk, we buy blades in bulk, materials, mulch, fuel, buy it all in bulk. We pass those savings on to you because we know that if the price is too high, it doesn’t matter how good our work is. You’re not going to be interested.
The second way ...
Transform your property with mulch!
Published on Sunday, April 22, 2018
What’s up guys it’s Chester with big Lakes lawn care. Today I’m gonna give you a few points on how to keep your beds weed free. This is a question we get asked all the time, and I figured I’d give you a few pointers on how you can do it by...
We guarantee our plowing services
Published on Saturday, April 21, 2018
Hey guys, it’s Chester with Big Lake Lawncare. Real quick I want to let you know, that if you sign up for our plowing services, and any of your sod is damaged or a sprinkler head gets broken, In the act of us plowing or snow blowing your property – We come back in the spring for free we fix them all. No questions asked, we know that it’s just a product of working in the snow.Things do get damaged and we fix them all for free.
If you have any doubts or...
Why do we make these videos?
Published on Sunday, February 18, 2018
Hey it’s Chester here with Big Lakes Lawncare the question is why do you make these videos. Someone actually asked me that. We make these videos to communicate and educate; it’s free, it’s awesome information, we try to pack them with actually valuable stuff so that if you’re doing your own yard work, these can be a value to you.
It’s a great way to communicate people love video nowadays. They want to see a video they want to be able to X out in five...
When is the last mow of the season?
Published on Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Hello. My name is Chester. I’m the founder of Big Lakes Lawncare and the question being asked is, how late in the season do you mow.
Now, we’re in Macomb Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, and the weather is sort of volatile here. Sometimes it’s snowing on Halloween and sometimes it’s 70 degrees on Thanksgiving. So, this is one that’s a little bit variable.
Now, generally we cut weekly starting in like the first or second week of April and we cut your lawn weekly ...
Pause, cancel, or skip-Our services are designed to work for you!
Published on Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Hey guys. Chester with Big Lakes Lawncare. Today I’m going to talk a little bit about contracts, contracts for the work being done at your property etc and how we structure them.
So, a unique point about our business, our mowing business specifically, is that we are free of contract. That means you don’t need to sign anything. You don’t need to commit to anything. All you have to do is call us. We can measure your property and quote you right over the phone. You don’t ...
How we guarantee quality with random spot checks.
Published on Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Hello. I’m Chester, founder Big Lakes Lawncare. The question is what is a quality spot-check and why do you do them.
Quality spot check is something that is unique to our company. We send out managers and office staff occasionally into the field to randomly check on all the properties we service. We check to ensure that there’s nothing that’s getting missed by our crews, that the property is looking perfect and that there’s nothing extra that the property...
Why Having GPS in our trucks is good for our clients?
Published on Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Hello. Chester Buczynski here with Big Lakes Lawncare. The question is why do you have GPS tracking units in all of your trucks.
So, we have a GPS tracking unit in every single one of our company trucks and there are a few reasons why. The first and foremost reason is for security purposes. We know where all our trucks are at all times. We know when they get to your property and how long they stay there. We know when they leave and we know which members of our company were servicing the...
Why do you mow my lawn in a different direction each week?
Published on Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Hello. My name is Chester Buczynski. I’m the founder of Big Lakes Lawncare and the question is, why do you mow my lawn in a different direction every week.
The reason we mow your lawn in a different direction every week is to avoid rutting. If we run our mowers the same direction week in and week out across your property, ruts will start to form.
Another thing that happens is the grass starts to lay over and it doesn’t stand up straight for a nice crisp cut. It flattens out...
