A healthy lawn is very beneficial in many ways. It is good for reducing pollution, reducing temperatures, aesthetically pleasing, a surface for relaxing or playing, the list could go on and on. What do you have to do to achieve that perfect lawn? I wish it was one simple thing that you have to do. However, it is not that simple. It can actually be a complex process with differing…
Read MoreSlow to Wake Up in the Spring
Have you every noticed that some lawns like the spring more than other lawns? It may seem weird at first, but when you think about the complexity of the lawn, it is not so weird after all. In Michigan home lawns, there are three desired main species of grass, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and fine fescue. Of those three species, there are hundreds of cultivars (subgroups). With that being the…
Read MoreBenefits of a Soil Test
If you are having a problem with your lawn, and you just cannot seem to get the grass to be as nice as you want it to be, it may be time for a soil test. This is if you are following all of the other suggested maintenance tasks, like proper mowing, watering, fertilization, and cultural care. Some times everything can be done just right, but the lawn may still…
Read MoreLandscape Edging
When renovating or installing a landscape, something that can be easily overlooked is the type of edging there will be to separate the grass from the landscape beds. We will take a look at the different types of landscape edging to use. Natural Edge – A natural edge has no material between the grass and landscape. It is least expensive to install, but the most costly to maintain. There is…
Read MorePreparing Your Lawn for Winter
The leaves are showing some color, the weather shows signs of fall, and your lawn can sense it too. The cooler temperatures start to signal to the grass it is time to start to prepare for the winter to come. Now that the grass knows, what are some things that can be done to help with preparing your lawn for winter? Fall fertilizer needs to be rich in potassium. Potassium…
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