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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....
