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Do Your Plants Still Need Water in the Fall?
The sprinkler system is winterized, the hose is headed for storage, and the yard is starting to look ready for winter. Watering probably isn't high on your November to-do list. But before you put that hose away, take a few minutes to check on your plants. Even with...
Where Did Michigan’s Fall Colors Go This Year?
If you've looked around Midland this fall and wondered why the trees just don't seem as colorful as usual, you're not alone. So what happened to our fall colors? Instead of the brilliant reds, fiery oranges, and golden yellows we've come to expect, some areas have...
5 Must-Do’s for Your Lawn This Fall
Summer can be tough on Michigan lawns. Heat, humidity, heavy rain and stretches of dry weather can all leave grass looking a little tired by the end of August. But there is a noticeable shift in the weather. Daily temperatures are still reaching summer highs but the...
Is Your Lawn Showing Signs of Summer Stress?
If your lawn in Midland or the surrounding Great Lakes Bay Region is looking a little tired this summer, you're not alone. Periods of summer heat, inconsistent rainfall, and humidity can all take a toll on local lawns. You may notice grass looking dull or brown,...
Give Your Lawn a Stronger Start with Core Aeration and Overseeding
Summer has put Midland lawns through a little bit of everything this year. Plenty of rain helped grass grow quickly early in the season, while heat, humidity, storms, and everyday use have left some lawns compacted, thin, or stressed. As we move toward fall, core...
Heat, Wind & Your Lawn
What Mid-Michigan homeowners can expect in their landscape this week. This week's forecast is promising the most significant heatwave so far this summer. Not only is it going to be hot, but there is expected to be significant wind, which may sound like sweet relief...
Will Your Irrigation System Be Ready When the Dry Weather Returns?
Just a few weeks ago, much of the Great Lakes Bay Region was experiencing increasingly dry conditions. Lawns were beginning to show signs of stress, soils were drying out, and many homeowners were becoming concerned about the possibility of drought conditions...
Now Is the Time for Preventative Grub Control
Every summer, we get calls from homeowners wondering why parts of their lawn suddenly turned brown, thinned out, or started pulling up easily from the soil. Many times, the culprit is grubs. The challenge with grub damage is that by the time you see the symptoms, the...
Why Is My Lawn Turning Blue? Watering Tips for Michigan Lawns
If you've noticed lawns around the area taking on a blue-gray tint lately, you're not alone. Several of our Account Managers have reported seeing drought-stressed turf throughout our area, and it's a sign homeowners shouldn't ignore. While Michigan is not currently...
7 Ways to Prep Your Lawn for the Heat of Summer
Even though Midland has been getting some rain lately, many lawns across Mid-Michigan are still dealing with dry conditions below the surface. A few rainy days can make grass look greener temporarily, but warmer temperatures, wind, and inconsistent moisture are...