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The Best Way to Prevent Crabgrass From Establishing Itself in Your Lawn
Published on Friday, July 01, 2022
There are many weeds in Michigan than can take over your turf, but nothing is as problematic as crabgrass. This is an invasive weed that you can combat with pre-emergent weed control. Pre-emergent weed control is a type of weed control that works by creating a protective barrier on your soil that prevents weeds from breaking through so they can't establish themselves in your lawn.
The best time to apply pre-emergent herbicides is in the early spring before crabgrass germinates. This ...
Why Should You Hire Professionals to Treat Your Property for Mosquitoes?
Published on Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Now that mosquito season is here in Macomb, MI, it’s time to start charting out a course of action to deal with them. You could treat your property yourself, but why not hire a professional to do it for you? Hiring a professional pest control company comes with a slew of benefits that can help drastically reduce the mosquito population on your property. For one, professionals know where mosquitoes like to live and breed, meaning they can effectively target those areas when ...
How to Choose the Right Lawn Care Company
Published on Monday, June 27, 2022
With so many different lawn and landscaping companies out there in Michigan, choosing the right one for your home or business can sometimes be difficult. If you rush into a decision, then you may wind up with a company that doesn’t meet all your expectations. When choosing between companies, you need to carefully consider what each one brings to the table. You will want to hire a lawn care company that offers a large selection of services for your convenience. This company should...
The Best Ways to Protect Your Lawn From Harmful Diseases
Published on Thursday, June 23, 2022
Your lawn requires plenty of care and maintenance to stay healthy and strong. When your grass remains healthy, it
becomes better equipped to handle harmful lawn diseases common in Michigan such as leaf spot and dollar spot.
Several practices are essential to protecting your lawn from diseases that can otherwise cripple your grass. Lawn
fertilization is important to give it the nutrients it needs to survive and thrive. Weed control keeps weeds away,
ensuring that nothing is stealing ...
What Is Deep Root Fertilizer & How Does It Work?
Published on Thursday, June 23, 2022
When you're scheduling fertilization for your lawn and landscape beds, don't forget about your trees and shrubs! In Michigan, our landscapes commonly feature azaleas, cotoneasters, maple trees, dogwoods, and other trees that could use some extra TLC. One of the best methods to accomplish this is deep root fertilization, which is a fertilizer injection that will deliver a blend of essential nutrients straight to the roots of your landscaping plants. From there, the nutrients travel...
3 Ways to Prep Your Landscape Plants for the Summer Heat
Published on Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Summer is around the corner, and that means it’s time to start making plans for the upcoming heatwave in
Michigan. While you’re preparing for the temperature change, you also want to make sure your plants will
be ready for the summer too. In fact, there are three easy things you can do to prep your landscape plants to tackle
the summer heat. When prepping your landscape plants, you should aim to replenish your mulch to help regulate soil
temperatures and retain...
Flea & Tick Season Is Upon Us - Are You Prepared?
Published on Sunday, June 19, 2022
Flea and tick season is here, and it’s important to make sure you’re prepared for it. In Michigan, flea and tick season begins in the spring as the weather warms up and ends after it starts cooling down in late fall. You want to make sure your property is equipped to deal with both fleas and ticks by applying a granular pesticide that lasts the whole season. This way, you don’t have to worry about either of them after it’s been applied. It’s best to hire a...
Regular Tree Care - Where Should You Begin?
Published on Thursday, June 16, 2022
Do you have trees on your property that need to be cared for, but you just don't know where to start? Here are some simple, straightforward steps you can take to begin your journey into regular tree care. One thing you can do is contact your local landscaping company so they can inspect your trees and identify any issues. You can also get more familiar with tree diseases that are common here in Michigan so you can keep your eye out for potential signs. Finally, you can sign up for a...
What to Do About Water Drainage Issues on Your Property
Published on Wednesday, June 08, 2022
Having minor drainage issues on your property may not seem like a huge concern. However, the longer you leave them untouched, minor drainage issues can turn into major ones that cost a lot of money to fix. The rainy season here in Michigan can cause drainage issues to worsen even faster. If you notice problems with water drainage on your property,there are three things you need to do; first, identify the location of the problem. Once you know where the drainage issue is coming from, you...
Summer Survival Guide for Your Lawn in Michigan
Published on Sunday, June 05, 2022
The summer season in Michigan can be tough on your lawn. With the harsh heat that puts your grass at risk of drying out and looking dull, you definitely need a summer survival guide. Reinforcing your yard with much-needed nutrients is critical, and you can provide it through fertilization treatments. You'll also want to prevent weeds from stealing those nutrients for themselves, which is why you'll want to invest in weed control treatments. Proper watering and mowing are equally crucial ...
