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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.
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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...
