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…
David Scott has accepted the position of General Manager at Owen Tree Service. David, an ISA Certified Arborist, has worked for Owen Tree for six years as a Lawn Care technician, Plant Health Care technician and sales arborist. He has an Associates Degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Oakland Community College. Prior to joining Owen Tree David was a general manager for 17 years for Midwest Memorial Group, a collection of cemeteries in the metro Detroit area. Upon accepting these new…
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…
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…