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How to Tell When Your New Sod Can Be Mowed for the First Time
Published on Tuesday, August 09, 2022
Sod is a quick and easy option to establish your new lawn in Michigan. Complete with pre-grown lush green grass, you will have a beautiful lawn immediately. However, unlike a normal lawn, it isn't fully established yet and shouldn't be mowed for the first time until at least two weeks after installation. Once it's ready for mowing, cut back on watering the day before to give it a chance to firm up, and set your mower to the highest setting to reduce the risk of stressing out...
Why Should My Lawn be Mowed Every Week in Michigan?
Published on Monday, May 30, 2022
There’s not much that matches the vibrant beauty of a freshly cut lawn. There are a lot of different factors that contribute to this picturesque lawn, but one of the most important practices to follow is to regularly mow your lawn. In Michigan, you should mow your lawn every week throughout the growing season to keep it looking pristine. In addition to maintaining your property’s curb appeal, a freshly cut lawn will keep your grass healthy and will deter insects from infesting it....
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...
The Health of Your Grass & Plants Depends on These 3 Spring Tasks
Published on Tuesday, February 01, 2022
Spring is an important time of the year when it comes to your lawn. That's because this is the time that your lawn will be coming out of its winter dormancy. It's important to not skip out on the key lawn maintenance and care tasks that will prepare your lawn for the growing season that generally starts around April here in Michigan. Performing a debris cleanup will prevent your grass from being smothered and deter insects and disease from settling in the clutter. The first mow of...
Here’s How to Choose the Right Commercial Lawn Mowing Company
Published on Sunday, June 27, 2021
Keeping your commercial property looking good takes time and effort. This is especially true when it comes to maintaining commercial lawns. As a business owner juggling multiple priorities, deciding on which commercial lawn mowing company to hire can be daunting as there are so many different options.
The key to finding the right service is to check the reviews of various mowing companies, ensure they follow the 1/3 rule, and find someone who does more than just mow your lawn. Implementing...
Why You Should Be Following the 1/3 Rule When Mowing Lawns in Michigan
Published on Monday, May 24, 2021
Perhaps the single most common mantra in lawn maintenance, the "1/3 rule" is what many lawn maintenance providers both advise and live by to ensure the best results for their clients. The basis of the 1/3 rule is to remove only the top 1/3 of the grass blade while mowing, meaning if you want to maintain a grass height of 2 inches, you would mow your lawn once it reached 3 inches. If you cut too much off of your grass blades at one time, you could cause stress to the lawn. To keep your ...
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...
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....
