There has been some snow in the air the last few days. But it is still fall. It is sad, but winter is coming; no more prolonged warm weather until next spring. But snow does bring its own beauty to the landscape seeing everything covered in white. However, let’s not race into things. The leaves are slow to change color and then to drop. Hopefully this cold weather will do…
Read MoreFast Growing Grass
Within the past couple of weeks the grass has been growing like crazy. A lawn will be mowed, and within two days, it looks like it needs another mowing. But why is it growing so quickly? Here are a few reasons to explain the fast growing grass. First is the temperature. We have had perfect weather for grass growing. We have low temperatures in the low to mid 50’s, and…
Read MoreHeavy Rain
Rainfall can be a good thing for a landscape. It is water, and plants need water. However, heavy rain can start to be a nuisance to the landscape after a while. Heavy rains can erode loose soil. This can create ruts in a lawn or landscape. When the ruts are small, they will fill back in over time, but this may take some time to happen. If the ruts are…
Read MoreLate Winter Weather
As astronomical Spring starts on March 20, the weather is anything but spring-like. This is Michigan, so it is almost to be expected, and this late winter weather is no exception. Do not worry, Harkes Landscape Management, LLC is ready if we accumulate enough snow on the pavement to plow. However, as we have been out and about, we have kept our eyes open for any signs of Spring. We…
Read More2013 Growing Season
The 2013 growing season is just around the corner! It is that time of year to start thinking about yard work. I know, so early. Hopefully the weather will get warmer, and the plants will start to green-up shortly, but not too soon; we don’t want another year like last when we had a big warm-up, then frost a few weeks later. There was a lot of damage to ornamental…
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