Fall Is the Best Time to Fix a Thin Lawn
Late August into September beats spring for seeding a thin lawn in mid Michigan. Why the timing works and what makes new seed actually take.
Author: Nixon's Outdoor Services
Leaves Left on the Lawn Cost You in Spring
Leaves left on a lawn over winter cause snow mold and smothered turf. When mulching is enough, when it is not, and why two cleanups beat…
Order Firewood Before the Weather Turns
Seasoned firewood takes months to dry, and Michigan asks you to keep firewood within ten miles of where it was cut. Why ordering in fall matters.
Get on a Plow Route Before the First Storm
Plow routes get set before winter starts. How to get on one early, and what to mark on your property before the first snow falls.
Salt Stops Working When It Gets Cold
Rock salt slows down as pavement gets colder and does little near fifteen degrees. What to use instead, and why spreading more does not help.
Set Your Mower Higher Than You Think
MSU Extension recommends about three and a half inches for cool season lawns. What mowing height buys you, and why most lawns get cut too short.
What to Do When Your Lawn Goes Brown in July
Mid Michigan lawns go tan in July. How to tell dormant grass from dead grass, and why watering a little is worse than not watering at…
When to Start Mowing in Mid Michigan
Grass in mid Michigan wakes up on soil temperature, not the calendar. How to tell when your lawn is ready for its first cut, and what…
What a Spring Cleanup Actually Covers
What a spring cleanup includes, why the beds come before the turf, and how to time it so you are not tearing up soft ground.