Monday, February 3, 2014

Southeast Michigan Mid-Winter Lawn Tips





§         This is the time of year to think about retaining your lawn service provider to ensure timely applications before the spring rush and take advantage of the Owen Lawn Care prepay discount.

§         Ice melt products can damage turf and plants - most commonly along driveways and sidewalks. Try using an alternative like Sand, if possible.  Products containing Magnesium chloride or Calcium magnesium acetate are also a better option than rock salt. If lawn or shrub damage is visible in spring repair or plant replacement may be necessary. Call for available services.


§         Keep debris off lawn such as, branches, piles of leaves, accumulated snow from sidewalks and driveways. These areas become great breeding ground for snow molds due to prolonged moist, shaded, and snow covered turf.

§         Winter is a great time for trimming trees. Keeping trees trimmed can help provide more sunlight for turf, improve health of trees, and taking care of any overhanging or dead branches that could cause damage. We have many ISA Certified Arborists to assist you.


§         Lawn mower maintenance. Such as blade sharpening, cleaning, changing filters spark plugs and fuel stabilizer. Sharp blades and cutting grass at a height of 3 to 4 inches helps suppress weed growth and create a healthy lawn.



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