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Snow Mold - What is it & How Do You Prevent it?
Published on Sunday, November 28, 2021
While melting snow can be pretty, it can also uncover many secrets. One of them is a lawn disease called snow mold.
This disease is caused by two types of fungi that are commonly referred to as gray and pink snow mold. This disease
will leave your lawn with patches that are covered in either a grayish or pinkish web-like coating. Cool-season
grasses are commonly affected by snow mold, but lawn care and maintenance practices can effectively prevent your grass
from falling victim to this...
3 Things You Need to Do for Your Lawn before the Snow Piles Up
Published on Sunday, November 21, 2021
Here in Macomb, MI, we get roughly 32 inches of snow per year. So, as a property owner, you can be
certain we will see ample snowfall annually. But since snowfall coincides with the busy holiday season, snow often
arrives before many property owners can prepare for it.
Don't let winter catch you off guard, make sure you properly prepare for the coming snow. Otherwise, you could
end up doing twice the work to maintain your lawn come spring. You should do three things ...
Low-Maintenance Gardens: Brought to You by Native Plants!
Published on Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Maintaining your garden doesn’t have to come with a never-ending to-do list. By using plants that are native to our area such as cardinal flowers and wild geraniums, you can easily create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape bed. Not only will native plants make for an easier gardening experience, but mulch will as well! With native plants and a mulch ground covering on your side, you'll have an eye-catching garden with little to no effort!
The Link Between Native Plants &...
What’s Festering Under Your Leaf Piles? Insects, Lawn Disease, & More
Published on Tuesday, November 09, 2021
While fall leaves can help your lawn in small quantities, massive leaf piles or thick blankets of leaves can harm it. This is especially the case here in Macomb, MI where our winters deliver heavy snowfall, which can intensify the harmful effects old leaf piles have on your lawn.
The best way to avoid the harmful effects of these leaf piles is to remove them before they pose a problem. If the leaves continue to fester on your lawn, you risk the possibility of inviting lawn...
3 Weeds Disguised as Flowers in Your Garden
Published on Monday, November 01, 2021
Weeds. They hide among the beauty of the garden that you designed, spreading their seeds and growing happily. You
don't mind, though, because they are pretty flowers. Or are they?
Unfortunately, there are plenty of weeds that look like flowers. They rely on you being distracted by their beauty
and letting them live, but don't fall for it! You want to be extra careful because weeds weaken a garden's
soil and can be detrimental to the health of your plants. 3 of the most...
Drought vs Flood - Extreme Lawn Conditions and How to Manage Them
Published on Wednesday, October 27, 2021
In the Macomb, MI area, we can experience some extreme weather conditions including flooding and droughts. It is difficult to see these problems coming and, before you know it, they can harm your lawn. Don't worry, though, because there are solutions and preventative measures you can take to protect and heal your lawn. Protect and restore your lawn from a flood by installing a drainage solution, avoiding any foot traffic on your grass, and more. If the air is a little bit...
What's Happening Under Your Grass?
Published on Sunday, October 24, 2021
Soil is the foundational bedding for all lawns. Its job is to support the roots of your turf with nutrients and to sustain healthy grass growth in your lawn. You can tell that your soil is in good condition if your grass appears vibrant and green.
Soil comes in several different types: sandy, clay, loam, and silt. When you're caring for your grass according to what soil lies underneath, you will be able to prevent the worry of your turf dying from unnecessary diseases and drought....
Here’s How to Protect Your Landscape Beds from the Cold Winter Season
Published on Monday, October 18, 2021
Some see landscaping beds as aesthetic elements of your property that you can forget about once you install them. However, just like your lawn, garden beds need maintenance too! Perhaps no time is this more true than now, as we prepare to head into another winter here in the Macomb County, MI area.
How do you protect your landscape beds from the cold winter season? Protecting your landscaping beds from the cool weather ahead requires removing weeds, ensuring optimal ground...
Lawn Care & Landscaping Season Is Coming to an End - Now What?
Published on Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Throughout the spring, summer, and even fall months, lawn care and landscaping tasks are in full swing. Whether you take on these tasks yourself or hire a professional, your lawn and landscape are frequently receiving attention. But the one season where you don't have anything to do for your lawn and landscape is on its way - winter. And here in Macomb, MI, we have long winters. So, what should you do with all of your extra free time?
There actually are some things you...
4 Ways to Spruce up Your Commercial Landscape
Published on Sunday, October 10, 2021
The appearance of your commercial establishment creates the first impression in your customers' minds, and you
should make it count! An unruly landscape can give your customers the impression that you don't care about
appearance or attention to detail. Four ways you can spruce up your commercial landscape are by redesigning
your landscape beds, installing annual flowers, installing sod, and adding mulch. When done right, you will
have a landscape design that your customers will ...
