by Jim | Dec 29, 2014 | Every Day Solutions
Winter deicing agents such as salt, calcium chloride and potassium chloride can cause lawn damage. When applying these products this winter, try to keep materials on sidewalk. Be careful not to spread on them on to the lawn. Wait to apply deicers until after you...
by Jim | Dec 9, 2014 | Every Day Solutions
Before winter dumps another blanket of snow. Make sure to clean up leaves, sticks and other debris from lawn. These will only leave dead spots if left over winter.
by Jim | Oct 28, 2014 | Every Day Solutions
Fall is the best time to fertilize your lawn. Yes you still have time! Although weed control maybe hard as temps cool down this is the perfect time for that fall feeding. Apply up to one pound of N (nitrogen) per 1000 sqft of lawn. Don’t forget to clean up...
by admin | Jun 10, 2014 | Every Day Solutions
Weeds are plants growing where they are not wanted or simply, plants growing out of place. Weed control in a lawn begins with a healthy, vigorous, dense stand of turf. Without sunlight, many weed seedlings cannot survive. An attractive, weed-free lawn can bring a...
by admin | Apr 15, 2014 | Every Day Solutions
Quick facts on lawn watering Lawns in Michigan may require as much as 1 to 1-1/2 inches of water per week from irrigation or rainfall during summer to remain green and actively growing. Lawns mowed weekly at a taller mowing height (2-3/4″-3″) are less...
by admin | Apr 15, 2014 | Every Day Solutions
Core Aeration is an important and highly recommended practice for many lawns. This process is used to reduce soil compaction and thatch, improve surface drainage, and improve conditions prior to overseeding. Lawn aeration inserts hollow tines into the lawn and remove...
