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What Sod Webworm Damage Looks Like & What to Do About It
Published on Thursday, April 28, 2022
Sod webworms can be a real nuisance for property owners in Michigan. These pesky bugs can cause extensive damage to your lawn if left alone. They feed on your grass blades, creating thin patches of turf that can spread over time. If you believe your turf is infested with sod webworms, it’s best to contact a professional to deal with them swiftly before they have the opportunity to inflict more damage. Once they have been dealt with, then it’s best to schedule professional lawn...
Are Chinch Bugs Munching on Your Grass? What You Should Do
Published on Tuesday, April 26, 2022
From late June to August, Michigan is warm and dry, which is, unfortunately, a perfect environment to encourage the presence of chinch bugs. In their adult stage, these bugs are winged and around an eighth of an inch long. Chinch bug damage presents like many other problems in the lawn, with irregularly shaped, discolored patches of grass that begin by turning yellow, then brown before they die. Once it's determined that the cause of these patches is chinch bugs, you'll want to...
The Perfect Weed Control Schedule for Lawns in Macomb, MI
Published on Thursday, April 21, 2022
Weeds can often be the thing that stands between you and a lush, healthy lawn. It can be frustrating when you spend your free time spraying or pulling them only for them to grow back. In order to truly control them and achieve a strong, healthy lawn, you'll need to follow a strict weed control treatment schedule, one that uses both pre- and post-emergent treatments.
In Macomb, MI, you're fighting against stubborn weeds like dandelions, giant foxtail, and fall panicum. By applying a...
Plant these 4 Native Flowers for Your Garden in Michigan
Published on Wednesday, April 20, 2022
If you are planning on planting a garden, there are plenty of beautiful, Michigan-native flowers to choose from; 4 great options include New England asters, cardinal flowers, sundrops, and butterfly weed. New England asters are purple and resemble daisies. Cardinal flowers are trumpet-shaped and vibrantly red. Sundrops are bright yellow flowers that grow atop dark green bushels of leaves. Butterfly weed grows clusters of small, reddish-orange flowers and attracts multiple species of moths and...
4 Reasons You Should Hire Professionals to Mow Your Lawn
Published on Tuesday, April 19, 2022
There are many reasons to hire professionals to mow your lawn in Michigan, but below are four major reasons to consider if you’re on the fence about it. Professionals will always follow proper mowing techniques to ensure your grass remains strong and healthy. They’ll also use sharp blades for a clean, even cut. They’ll often include other services like string-trimming to help give your lawn that finished look. And lastly, they’ll come out every week to keep your...
European Chafer Season Is Here - Take Action Now to Prevent Lawn Damage!
Published on Thursday, April 14, 2022
European chafer season is here in Michigan, and it’s time to make sure your lawn is prepared for these pests. European chafers are a type of beetle that lays eggs in your soil, and when they hatch, they can end up doing tremendous damage to your turf. The best way to handle European chafer grubs is with preventative treatments to stop them before they become a problem, which should be scheduled at two different times in the year to keep your lawn protected. If you find that you...
3 Simple Steps to Transforming Your Landscape Beds This Spring
Published on Wednesday, April 13, 2022
It's normal to get tired of what your current landscape beds look like and push to revitalize their appearance. The best time to transform your landscape beds in Michigan is during the spring when your plants have come out of dormancy and are starting to flourish. Here are 3 simple steps you can take to enhance your landscape beds: trimming your plants, installing new, colorful plants, and topping them off with fresh mulch.
Your existing plants need a haircut every now and then in...
Potassium - One of the Most Important Ingredients in Lawn Fertilizer
Published on Sunday, April 10, 2022
Your fertilizer is jam-packed with an assortment of nutrients designed to keep your lawn in tip-top condition, and one of those nutrients is called potassium. Potassium is an essential nutrient that wears many hats. For starters, it’s responsible for helping your grass survive when the temperature changes, which is an important job here in Michigan with our frigid winters and hot summers. Potassium also strengthens the cell walls of your grass, allowing it to retain moisture for...
Core Aeration FAQs
Published on Thursday, April 07, 2022
Core aeration is an invaluable lawn care service that can greatly help lawns during their peak growing seasons in Michigan. Although core aeration is considered such an important service, there are people out there who don’t fully understand the process and what benefits it brings to the table. So, below are some frequently asked questions about core aeration to help shed some light on what it is, when and how often it should be scheduled, and if it’s okay to schedule it as a...
Your Spring Cleanup Service Should Include These 4 Tasks
Published on Wednesday, April 06, 2022
Spring is here in Michigan, and that means it’s time for cleaning. Your lawn and landscape will benefit greatly from a spring cleanup service this year. Not only will this service go a long way to increase your curb appeal, but it will also provide your grass and landscape plants with so many benefits to help them out during the growing season. When considering a company that offers a spring cleanup service or package, there are four distinct tasks that you should look out for so...
