Ice melt is essential to every Michigan winter as it is critical to keeping the roads open and safe for use. There are ...
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Combining phosphorus treatment with lawn overseeding can provide several benefits that improve the health, appearance ...
With a summer "heat dome" here in Southeast Michigan, homeowners are experiencing drought conditions that directly ...
When To Apply Grub Control Treatments
July 2, 2024
Grub control is an essential part of lawn care and is necessary to protect your lawn from the damaging effects of pest ...
How to Keep Your Lawn Healthy This Summer
June 21, 2024
Summertime is here, and it's the season when your lawn is exposed to heat, drought and increased foot traffic. These ...
When Should I Water My Lawn in the Summer?
May 29, 2024
If you’re always asking yourself “When should I water my lawn in the summer?” Don’t worry. We’re here to help. In the ...
Lawn Care Tips & Tricks For Healthy Spring Grass
May 14, 2024
As the weather begins to warm up, many homeowners turn their attention to their lawns. Spring is a critical time for ...
Bare Spots in Lawn After Winter
May 14, 2024
Winters can be harsh. The strong winds, chilling temperatures and snow accumulation may not be comfortable for you, but ...
What Is Crabgrass and How Do I Prevent It?
May 13, 2024
Late May is an exciting time for homeowners, with warm temperatures right around the bend and more hours in the day to ...
Snow Mold -- The Unwelcome Winter Guest
December 13, 2023
Snow mold is a type of fungus that forms during the winter months and produces unsightly patches that can affect the ...
How to Choose the Right Grass Seed for Your Lawn
September 15, 2023
How to Choose the Right Grass Seed for Your Lawn We all want a beautiful, lush lawn, but achieving that picture-perfect ...
Exploring Michigan's Holiday Lighting Traditions and Benefits
September 8, 2023
As the holiday season approaches, our hearts are filled with anticipation for the cherished traditions that make this ...
Solving Soil Compaction with Aeration & Overseeding
August 11, 2023
Solving Soil Compaction with Aeration and Overseeding Is your once-luscious lawn showing signs of struggle? Hard turf, ...
What Is Drought Stress In Lawns & How Do I Prevent It?
June 22, 2023
What is Drought Stress? Drought stress, often manifested as dry and brown grass, is a common problem homeowners face ...
What Time Of Year Should You Fertilize Your Lawn? Maintaining your lush and healthy lawn in Michigan requires proper ...
A lush green lawn is a perfect backdrop for summer gatherings, but maintaining one throughout the year takes more than ...
National Lawn Care Month & Why It’s Important For April
April 27, 2023
As spring starts to blossom, homeowners across Michigan are gearing up to enjoy their yards once more following an ...
Spring Lawn Diseases To Watch For
April 26, 2023
Spring is a beautiful time in Michigan. The snow melts away, flowers bloom, and the grass turns green again. However, ...
When To Apply Grub Control: Best Months To Treat Grubs
March 9, 2023
Grub control is an essential part of lawn care and is necessary to protect your lawn from the damaging effects of pest ...
Lawn Safe Ice Melt and How To Deal With Salt Damage
January 25, 2023
Ice melt is essential to every Michigan winter as it is critical to keeping the roads open and safe for use. There are ...
Planning Lawn Care For Spring & Protecting It In Winter
January 11, 2023
Planning your spring lawn care should be an integral part of your early gardening strategy in 2023, having put so much ...
Tall Fescue: A Popular Lawn Grass For Michigan
December 30, 2022
Tall Fescue is known for being a popular lawn choice for those avid gardeners in the midwest and beyond, with Michigan ...
Healthy Lawn Tips: Best Ways To Deal With Frost Damage
December 21, 2022
Avoiding lawn frost damage and maintaining a healthy yard can be challenging during winter. As always, spotting the ...
Why You Should Consider Dormant Seeding For Your Lawn
November 11, 2022
How many times has this happened to you? You keep staring at that bare spot of grass, wondering if it’s ever going to ...
Fall Lawn Care—Michigan Style
November 4, 2022
Now that it’s November, you may be thinking your lawn care duties are done for the year. Well, they’re not. Here are ...
In Michigan, Fall Lawn Care Tips Are Valuable- Even In October
October 7, 2022
If you thought your landscaping days were done for the year, not quite yet. In Michigan, fall lawn care tips (like the ...
New Payment Options for 2023
September 26, 2022
Last year we asked our customers how they would like to pay for their lawn and tree care services. Based upon their ...
How Long To Stay Off Lawn After Seeding
September 16, 2022
The early fall is a great time for planting grass seed. But determining how long to stay off your lawn after seeding ...
When Is The Best Time To Fertilize Lawn?
September 9, 2022
Nothing beats the sight of a well-manicured lawn on a residential or commercial property. While beautiful lawns are a ...
What Are The Pros and Cons Of Dethatching Lawn?
August 5, 2022
The pros and cons of dethatching. It’s a topic that is debated quite frequently amongst homeowners. And there are ...
How To Keep Grubs Out Of Your Yard
July 1, 2022
If you’re noticing that your lawn is not thriving as you had hoped this summer, the problem may have actually started ...
Best Lawn Insect Killer To Keep Your Grass From Dying
June 17, 2022
If you’re looking for the best lawn insect killer, you probably already have patches of dead grass in your yard. It can ...
The hot summer months are here, the time for backyard barbecues and pool parties. But June is a month that you will ...
No matter what type of grass you have, the growing season is upon us. Soil temperatures are warming up and it’s about ...
What Is The "No Mow May" Movement All About?
April 29, 2022
If you’re the grass cutter in the family, you may not like this. The people who support the “No Mow May” movement want ...
Why Spring Weed Control Is So Vital To Your Lawn's Look
April 8, 2022
The dawn of a new growing season is upon us. That means all of the beautiful flowers, the trees, your lawn, and ...
Here Are Some Instructions For Seeding Lawn In Spring
April 1, 2022
It’s that time of year again. The temperature starts warming up and your grass begins to grow again, you may want to ...
If you’re hoping to decrease your risk of seeing snow mold, grass diseases, and other issues in your lawn this spring, ...
How Early Can I Mow My Lawn (In The Spring)?
March 4, 2022
How early can I mow my lawn? It’s a question we get every year. And although the snow may be melted and the ...
What Kills Grass Over Winter?
February 22, 2022
If you’re wondering what kills grass over the long, cold winter...the answer is ‘Lots of things.’ Even though your ...
What You Can Learn From A Soil Sample Probe
February 4, 2022
February is a great time to start thinking about testing your soil with a soil sample probe. That’s because late March ...
Types of Grass In Michigan: Cool Season Grasses
January 7, 2022
There are many types of grasses in Michigan, but what you may not know is that there’s a good chance your lawn is ...
What To Look For In A Full-Service Lawn Care Company
December 17, 2021
Hunting for a full-service lawn care company in Michigan can be a little tricky. Lawn care and landscape maintenance ...
Don’t Forget About Winter Shrub Protection Before The Snow Flies
November 5, 2021
Winter shrub protection may not be on your list of things to do before the snow starts flying each year, but it should ...
How To Minimize The Risk of Lawn Frost Damage
November 1, 2021
Lawn frost damage is nothing to take lightly. Although your grass may be well on its way to winter dormancy when frost ...
The Best Time To Apply Fall Fertilizer in Canton, Michigan
October 8, 2021
If the stress of this summer resulted in your lawn thinning or developing dead spots, you’re probably wondering if ...
Are Leaves Good For Grass?
October 1, 2021
If you’re asking yourself “Are leaves good for grass?” chances are, you don’t feel like raking them. The short answer ...
Why A Fall Lawn Care Plan Is So Important
September 24, 2021
This time of year, you’re probably thinking more about curling up with a hot cup of apple cider on a cool fall night ...
How To Control Lawn Thatch
September 10, 2021
On the surface, lawn thatch sounds like something you don’t want any part of when it comes to taking care of your yard. ...
Why You Should Be Overseeding Lawn In Fall
September 3, 2021
There are many benefits to overseeding your lawn, especially in the fall. After the long, hot summer and all of the ...
How To Alleviate Soil Compaction In Your Yard
August 20, 2021
Soil compaction is a primary cause of an unhealthy lawn. If your soil is too tight to penetrate, the water and ...
Lawn Care: Different Types of Grass In Michigan
August 6, 2021
If you’re looking to set up a healthy and beautiful loan in your home in Michigan, you need to know the different types ...
How To Keep Red Thread Under Control
July 12, 2021
Red thread is a fungal infection caused by the fungus, laetisaria fuciformis. This disease will cause irregularly ...
Green spaces make a significant difference in all our lives. They help us breathe cleaner air, they cool surface ...
Why Mushrooms In Lawn Are A Good Thing
June 30, 2021
With all the rain we’ve gotten recently and the warm temperatures we are getting a lot of calls about mushrooms in ...
How to Choose the Best Summer Fertilizer for Grass
June 15, 2021
Choosing the best summer fertilizer for grass isn’t easy. But an important part of any lawn care program is fertilizer. ...
How Often Should Lawn Watering Take Place?
June 4, 2021
In the midst of the harsh summer heat, it’s natural for you to want to water your lawns more than you typically do. ...
What Causes Rust-Colored Dust On Lawns?
May 21, 2021
If you’re walking around your neighborhood and notice rust-colored dust on lawns (including your own), don’t fret. Lawn ...
Fleas and ticks can be incredibly harmful to dogs, cats and humans, too. But it’s only part of the reason you should ...
Evaluating Lawn Care Companies In Southeast Michigan
May 12, 2021
Lawn care companies in southeast Michigan are not difficult to find, which can make it challenging to choose the right ...
What To Do When Preparing Your Lawn For Summer
April 23, 2021
Preparing your lawn for summer sounds like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. By taking the time to complete ...
Are Soil Microorganisms Important for Plant Health?
April 1, 2021
When biologically active microorganisms are present in your soil, they help break down organic matter and replenish ...
Follow These Lawn Mowing Tips to See the Best Results
March 15, 2021
Who couldn’t use a few lawn mowing tips this time of the year? Why? Because there’s nothing like a freshly mowed lawn. ...
Spring Lawn Diseases: What to Look Out for Early On
March 8, 2021
Spring is almost here and with it comes lawn diseases that can creep up at the start of the season. You likely put a ...
How to Treat Snow Mold in Lawns
March 4, 2021
Snow tends to blanket Southeast Michigan lawns for a good chunk of the winter, and unfortunately, so does snow mold. So ...
Why Soil Testing Should Happen Before Spring
March 3, 2021
We talk a lot about the importance of timing in lawn care. Whether it’s a matter of taking place too early or too late, ...
Lawn Care Brighton MI: 4 Tips That Make a Big Difference
February 25, 2021
Putting together a lawn care to-do list for your Brighton, MI, home? We’ve got a few tips on which maintenance to-dos ...
Fertilizing After Frost: Good or Bad Idea?
February 18, 2021
Across Michigan, the first signs of frost tend to appear in mid- to late September, and then on a regular basis ...
How to Winterize A Lawn Mower And Other Tools
January 26, 2021
If you’re wondering how to winterize a lawnmower, you may also have some other power tools you’ll need to store. In ...
Follow This Lawn Fertilizer Schedule for Optimal Results
December 15, 2020
At the start of the new year, many homeowners take the time to map out their calendar with all the things that are in ...
Lawn Care Service in Saginaw, MI: 3 Qualities to Look For
November 17, 2020
While temperatures may be getting cooler in the Tri-Cities, and the first frost of winter is in sight, now is a good ...
The Benefits of Mulching Leaves Into Your Lawn
October 20, 2020
When homeowners see piles of leaves accumulate on their lawn, the natural instinct is to grab a rake and bag them up ...
5 Tips for Lawn Maintenance in Rochester Hills, MI
October 6, 2020
Rochester Hills, MI, is home to more than 70,000+ residents — many of whom are homeowners who do their own lawn ...
Do You Have to Overseed After Aeration?
August 25, 2020
Aeration and overseeding are often spoken about hand-in-hand, but do you have to overseed after aeration? The verdict ...
What Does Aerating a Lawn Do?
August 11, 2020
Lawn aeration is an important part of any lawn care regimen. It’s one of the things that will keep your turf thriving. ...
How to Control Dollar Spot in an Effective Way
June 19, 2020
Circular, sunken patches of straw-colored grass, no bigger than the size of a silver dollar. While an American coin ...
Spring lawn care season is in full bloom, and now is the perfect time to get your lawnmower ready for use. It’s ...
Five Easy-to-Follow Spring Lawn Care Tips
April 30, 2020
Things are starting to turn green in Michigan. If you’ve driven through the parks lately or spent much time outside, ...
Do I Have Snow Mold in my Lawn?
April 28, 2020
Snow mold is a common problem, especially in Michigan. It can turn your gorgeous green lawn into a true eyesore. Even ...
When Does Grass Stop Growing?
January 9, 2020
Your lawn’s health depends on proper care and maintenance. Nourishment and weed control are a couple of key elements, ...
Dethatch or Aerate Before Overseeding?
December 30, 2019
When most people think about maintaining a healthy lawn, they usually think about how much and how often they need to ...
When To Plant Cool Season Grass
November 15, 2019
Cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass and fescues adore fall and spring weather. Their growth cycle ...
Types of Grass Seed and How to Choose the Type for Your Region
November 1, 2019
There’s nothing better than a luscious, thriving lawn full of healthy, green grass. From coast to coast, our nation has ...
Common Lawn Weeds In Michigan
October 18, 2019
A beautiful lawn is a high priority for many homeowners, but there are many common lawn weeds in Michigan that you ...
Types of Grass
October 4, 2019
Few things in life are as beautiful as a lawn that’s well cared for. What’s the secret to success? One of the most ...
When To Fertilize Your Lawn in the Fall
September 20, 2019
Everyone loves having lush, green grass outside their homes. However, grass does far more than just increase curb ...
Best Time To Aerate and Overseed Your Lawn
September 6, 2019
There’s nothing better than a lush lawn that lets you spend time with your family in the back yard, laughing and having ...
Summer Lawn Care Schedule
August 16, 2019
During springs in Michigan, it seems as if you’re constantly planning your lawn care around the rain. You can’t mow one ...
How To Keep Your Grass Green in Summer
August 2, 2019
Your lawn is one of the first things visitors will see when they come to your home. Not only does it give your home ...
How Pet Owners Can Maintain a Beautiful Lawn
July 26, 2019
Having a beautiful lawn is extremely important to most homeowners. Why? Because it’s typically the first thing that ...
How to Stop Lawn Diseases Before They Start
July 19, 2019
Typically, you don’t know that you have a lawn disease until it’s too late. While your lawn can’t speak to you and tell ...
Natural vs Chemical Lawn Treatment
April 30, 2019
Natural vs. chemical lawn treatments. Many homeowners struggle with the decision. At Lush Lawn, we definitely receive ...
When to Fertilize Plants
March 27, 2019
When to fertilize plants in Michigan. The question baffles lots of people each year. Are your plants ready for ...
Best Time to Repair a Lawn
March 27, 2019
Enjoying a luscious, green lawn can take some work, but it’s not always easy to know when is the best time for lawn ...
7 Spring Lawn Care Services To Try
March 27, 2019
It's time to start thinking about the lawn care services you may need after another long, cold Michigan winter. As the ...
Mosquito Diseases Michigan Homeowners Should Know About
October 3, 2018
Mosquitoes are a nuisance, but mosquito diseases can be deadly. The fact is that they are also a serious health risk. ...
7 Expert Winter Lawn Care Tips
September 5, 2018
Late summer is the time that you should be thinking about lawn care tips for the winter. Why? Take the necessary action ...
When it comes to caring for your grass, summertime represents both an opportunity and a challenge. The bright sunlight ...
The Benefits of Lawn Fertilization Services
July 3, 2018
Summertime is the best season for your grass, the sunshine and warmth is welcome to your eager lawn. While the sun’s ...
When it comes to maintaining a lush, beautiful lawn in Michigan, summer care is critical. Our state’s warm summers ...
Summer Mosquito Control in Michigan
June 12, 2018
Summer is supposed to be a happy time spent with friends and family. Enjoying the great outdoors together is no ...
Why Overwatering is a Bad Idea
June 1, 2018
Although it may seem like a good idea to give your lawn more water, especially when it gets hot outside, overwatering ...
In lawn care as in any part of life, it’s important to recognize when you have too much of a good thing. As a case in ...
When it comes to keeping your lawn healthy, watering is Rule Zero. Without the right amount of moisture, grass cannot ...
Effective lawn care isn’t just about knowing what to do. It’s also about knowing what not to do! If you take the wrong ...
Your Guide to Spring Seeding in Michigan
May 4, 2018
Of all the lawn care decisions you make, how you seed is arguably one of the most important. The way you go about ...
When is it Time to Apply Spring Fertilizer in Michigan?
April 27, 2018
There are several times throughout the year that property owners should fertilize their lawns. Spring is considered the ...
Why Should I Aerate My Lawn?
April 20, 2018
Aerating creates small holes in your grass soil which allows vital nutrients, water, and air to reach the roots of your ...
Healthy Lawns Means a Healthy Environment
April 11, 2018
Did you know that by keeping your lawn and trees healthy, you contribute directly to the overall health of our ...
About Mole Damage and Your Lawn
April 2, 2018
Moles are another fairly destructive lawn rodent that if left untreated could cause extensive damage to your grass to ...
Lush Lawn Shares Spring Lawn Care Tips
March 19, 2018
Early spring is upon us, which means it is time to start thinking about your lawn. Once the warmer weather is here to ...
Spring Lawn Care
March 14, 2018
Thinking about spring lawn care? Don’t panic! While the weather has not yet decided on whether or not it is ready for ...
Voles Sighted in Michigan Yards
March 12, 2018
We have started to see activity with voles in a few of our customer properties, where damage is already being noticed ...
Deadly Lawn Disease – Dollar Spot
February 12, 2018
Dollar spot is a serious lawn disease as it can effect can kill the whole of the grass plant including the roots. This ...
Cutworms and Sod Webworms – Harmful Lawn Pests You Should Know About
January 26, 2018
Moving into issues that may occur on your lawn, this week we will be focusing on worms: Cutworms and Sod Web Worms. ...
New Lush Lawn and Safari Tree Branch Location in Plymouth, MI
January 9, 2018
Rochester Hills, MI, January 5, 2018 – Lush Lawn & Safari Tree, the leading lawn, tree and pest control provider ...
Winterization Tips
December 29, 2017
Brrrr… With the weather hitting below zero degrees, with proper winterization of your lawn and of your trees and ...
Lush Lawn Xtender Program
December 4, 2017
It’s Revolutionary! Our mission is to create and maintain beautiful environments for you to live, work and play in – ...
Lawn Diseases – How To Tell If Your Grass Is Sick
September 15, 2017
Lawn diseases are often the most difficult to control and requires more constant monitoring of the grass, as many ...
Fall is Almost Here: Winterizer Fertilizer
August 24, 2017
Time passes by quickly and with fall coming around the corner, it is important to start thinking about winterizing your ...
Overseeding: Helping Your Lawn Recover
August 10, 2017
If you are noticing bare spots or thinning areas in your lawn, then overseeding may just be what your lawn needs to ...
Fido Leaving His Mark
July 14, 2017
If you are starting to notice what may appear to be a burn on your lawn and you have dogs, there is a good chance that ...
Soil Testing
July 7, 2017
Soil testing is important to the care of your lawn because it indicates the pH balance of your soil. Understanding your ...
Proper Lawn Mowing Tips
June 29, 2017
Proper lawn mowing encourages your grass to grow and sustain its health throughout the season. The recommending height ...
Lawn Diseases-Leaf Spot
June 5, 2017
Are you noticing that your lawn is not as lush nor as thick as it should be? Are you seeing brown spots scattered ...
Survey Says: Americans Love their Yards and they are Important to a Home’s Resale Value
April 10, 2017
April is National Lawn Care Month so it is a great time to think about what your lawn and landscape do for you. Even in ...
What Does Green Lawn Mean to You?
March 27, 2017
We spend so much time talking about having a healthy, green lawn, but what does it truly mean to you as the homeowner? ...
Give your lawn a breath of fresh air!
March 17, 2017
Having your lawn aerated is vital to the continued health and growth of your yard, as the aeration process allows for ...
Let Them Eat Turf!
February 23, 2017
As the weather begins to warm up, the soil temperature under your turf is also starting to warm up. While this is great ...
Spring Checklist for Trees & Shrubs
February 17, 2017
Now that spring is truly around the corner, it is important that you evaluate the condition of your trees and shrubs in ...
Spring Lawn Care Checklist
February 3, 2017
In anticipation of warmer weather and entering the spring season soon, we have compiled a checklist of items to aid you ...
Why Choose Lush Lawn?
January 27, 2017
As a consumer, there are so many options in the market place for a lawn care provider. From small, family owned ...
Spring is around the corner!
January 12, 2017
With snow on the ground with matching chilly temperatures, most people when thinking about spring, are focused on ...
Looking ahead at 2017
December 29, 2016
Another year is coming to a close and it is not going out quietly either, but we have much to look forward to in 2017. ...
To Salt or Not To Salt?
December 22, 2016
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” – John Steinbeck Winter has ...
Old Man Winter Has Arrived
December 9, 2016
The temperatures are dropping, snow is starting to fall and stick to your lawn – while most people think of building ...
Lions and Tigers and…Voles and Moles?
December 1, 2016
Many of you are familiar with moles – those pesky critters that wreck havoc in your lawn, leaving a trail of ...
Baby it’s Cold Outside!
November 17, 2016
With the temperature dropping outside, it’s time to make sure your yard is ready for the winter weather as well as ...
Trick – or – Grub?
October 20, 2016
With the weather changing, so is your lawn, as you know that the time has come for your lawn to go to sleep for winter. ...
Keeping Your Lawn Healthy in the Heat!
August 19, 2016
Keeping Your Lawn Healthy in the Heat! Don’t cut it too short – One common mistake made by both homeowners and some ...
Proper Watering Habits In Extreme Heat
August 5, 2016
Water your lawn at the right time of day. We recommend that you water your lawn in the morning, while it is cooler ...
The Fall Aeration & Overseeding
July 29, 2016
A healthy lawn is within your reach, but if it’s starting to feel like an impossible goal you may need to change your ...
7 Ways Too Much Rain Hurts Your Lawn
July 15, 2016
Root Problems – Grass needs oxygen to grow, & receiving too much water can produce air gaps in the soil, which can ...
Avoid Summer Lawn Diseases!
May 13, 2016
Lawn Disease: What You Need To Know Don’t cut it too short – One common mistake made by both homeowners and some ...
Dandelion: The Rise and Fall…
April 29, 2016
As children in Michigan, we loved to see the dandelions popping up in our community. Picking them up like prized ...
Aeration: Your Lawn’s BFF!
April 22, 2016
Aeration: Your Lawn’s Best Friend! A healthy lawn is within your reach, but if it’s starting to feel like an impossible ...
The Lush Lawn Mission Statement
April 19, 2016
THE LUSH LAWN MISSION STATEMENT “To provide the ultimate customer service experience, while maintaining the beauty and ...
Is Your Crabgrass Really Crabgrass?
April 8, 2016
Is Your Crabgrass Really Crabgrass? Here at Lush Lawn, we always welcome questions from our customers. Whether it be ...
Lawn Fertilization & the Positive Effects on the Environment
December 31, 2015
Lawn care fertilization, which involves the use of fertilizers, can have an incredible effect on our surroundings. As ...
New Water Maximizer From Lush Lawn
May 29, 2015
With watering costs in Michigan continuing to steadily increase year after year, being able to maintain a well-hydrated ...
How To Repair Salt-Damaged Lawns
February 3, 2015
If you’re wondering how to repair salt-damaged lawns, we don’t have to tell you that Michigan winters can be hard on ...
Career Opportunities at Lush Lawn
November 21, 2014
Career Opportunities in the lawn care industry Do you live in South Eastern Michigan? Are you looking for a place to ...
Slit Seeding Service by Lush Lawn
August 8, 2014
Introducing… Lush Lawn’s Professional Slit Seeding Service! I’m very excited to formally announce Lush Lawn’s brand new ...
Chinch Bug Damage Repair
July 23, 2014
The Summer Enemy… Chinch Bugs When we think of pests eating and killing our lawns, the first thing that comes to mind ...
The Grass Keeps Growing!
July 15, 2014
Hello Lushers! It’s mid July in Michigan and you’ve probably noticed the same thing that I’ve noticed… The grass isn’t ...
Welcome to The Lush Lawn Blog!
August 22, 2013
We are excited to launch our brand new blog. We will be posting weekly articles on Lush Lawn’s passions: Lawn care, ...