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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 ...
What Should You Do With the Cores Left Over on Your Lawn From Aeration?
Published on Sunday, October 03, 2021
Aeration is a very beneficial treatment for your lawn; aeration allows you to loosen up compacted soil so that water and essential nutrients can reach the roots of your grass. After core aeration specifically, you will be left with plugs of soil on your lawn. What are you supposed to do with them? Your best option is to leave them be, but you could also break them up or get rid of them altogether.
You could leave the cores be so they can break down.
Think about it: the tiny cores...
3 Ways a Lawn & Landscaping Company Will Keep Your Family Safe
Published on Thursday, September 30, 2021
Outdoor time should be enjoyed among family and friends, but nothing pumps the brakes on the fun faster than an
unsafe lawn and landscape. Flea and tick infestation can be hard to ignore when your guests are suffering the itchy
consequences. Slippery snow and ice can impair your property to the point where simply walking out to fetch the mail
can become hazardous. Of course, these issues aren't all that you need to look out for. Diseased tree branches
have been known to fall if they ...
3 Reasons Why You Should Use Sod for Your New Lawn
Published on Thursday, September 23, 2021
Sod can give your yard the fresh start it needs and give your property the curb appeal you desire, all in the same day. It has been called an "instant lawn" for these very reasons. Sod is also a great choice to consider if you are looking to reduce the time you spend watering your lawn. On top of that, you can kiss weeds goodbye. Sod naturally requires a lot less attention in the beginning than seeded grass does, so it is built tough to fight off weeds from the first day of...
