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HOW DO I GROW GRASS IN THE SHADE?

HOW DO I GROW GRASS IN THE SHADE?

Are you having difficulty growing grass in the shady areas throughout your lawn? Our experience reveals that these areas mostly exist under and along the drip line of trees. Sometimes, having a super lush and hardy lawn in these areas is simply not possible. Shady areas are the slowest areas to wake up in the spring and turf grasses thrive best in full sun. Here are some tips on how to give your shady lawn areas the best chance for…

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DROUGHT STRESSED LAWNS

DROUGHT STRESSED LAWNS

The heat of the summer is here and your lawn is starting to look a bit different. If you’re not careful drought stress could reverse all that hard work you put into making your lawn the envy of the neighborhood. Water is the go-to answer for handling drought stress but it’s not always the only answer. Drought stress obviously causes aesthetic problems with your lawn but can also cause economic problems as well, causing you to spend money on corrective…

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How much water do my lawn and shrubs need?

How much water do my lawn and shrubs need?

All plants need water. When to apply water and how much are decisions anyone growing ornamental plants or lawns must make. But how do we know when to water and how much? All soils have air spaces, and it is in the air spaces that water is stored. The rate at which water moves into the soil is called the infiltration rate. After rain or watering occurs, gravity pulls water out of the largest air spaces deeper into the soil….

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WHY DO I HAVE MOLES IN MY LAWN?

WHY DO I HAVE MOLES IN MY LAWN?

You have spent a lot of money and time on your lawn. Your lawn looks beautiful and lush and your lawn is the talk of the neighborhood. Then one day you come home and there are mounds and tunnels going all through it. You have Moles! But why do you have Moles? Most of the time, people don’t even know they have moles until they see the damage. Here are some ways to identify moles and how to control them….

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Spring Lawn Mower Maintenance

Spring Lawn Mower Maintenance

For some of us, fall can be a busy time and the last thing on our minds is the maintenance on our lawn mowers. So, many of us must do this maintenance in the spring before the mowing season. Here we will walk you through some steps that will get your mower or trimmer ready for the coming season. Step 1: Drain the left-over fuel from the tank Have you ever started your mower in the spring and spent several…

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Watering is a hot topic

Watering is a hot topic

With the temperatures starting to heat up it’s a good time to review the watering needs of your lawn. Keeping your lawn watered during July and August is probably the most important lawn care maintenance item we need to worry about in Michigan. Proper amounts of water and good coverage are critical to the success of your lawn program. Turf will not survive on fertilizer alone. Water makes up 70%-80% of the weight of grass blades and helps to move…

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TOP 4 TIPS TO HAVE A GREEN, HEALTHY LAWN

TOP 4 TIPS TO HAVE A GREEN, HEALTHY LAWN

With winter finally releasing its grip on us, our lawns are starting to show signs of life. Over the next week we should notice a significant green up followed shortly by the sounds of lawn mower engines. As we begin the growing season paying attention to these four topics will help you keep your lawn in top condition. Fertilization – Crabgrass pre-emergent For most of us, the first lawn fertilization treatment is going to include a pre-emergent for crabgrass. The…

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Healthy Lawns for Homeowners

Healthy Lawns for Homeowners

OWEN LAWN CARE vs. DO IT YOURSELF That picturesque deep green healthy lawn that is the envy of the neighborhood is the result of a lot of work, time and care. It requires the right species of grass for our climate and soil type along with proper watering and mowing. A healthy, green lawn also requires the correct amount of nutrients, applied at timely intervals throughout the growing season. Some lawns might require weed control treatments and a few will…

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