Three Tips for Protecting Your Grass from Winter Salt

Did you know that rock salt can damage your lawn?

When rock salt sits on your lawn, it draws moisture out of the grass and soil. If it stays there long enough, it can actually upset the chemistry of the soil. 

Here are three simple ways you can protect your lawn: 

1. Only spread rock salt on paved areas (and be careful when you throw salt using a spreader).
2. Use a short silt fence guard around your grass to keep salt and melted runoff from spilling into your lawn.
3. Use de-icing alternatives, such as sand or calcium magnesium acetate (CMA). 

Trust Your Lawn to Professional Lawn Care Companies in Livingston County

Whether or not your lawn gets damaged by de-icers this winter, hiring one of Livingston County's professional lawn care companies is one of the best things you can do to ensure it comes back healthy in the spring. To get a head start on spring lawn care with Ever So Green, call 517-540-1100 or request a quote here.

Be Careful with De-Icers!

Do you use rock salt to de-ice your sidewalk or road?

Even if you live in Michigan, you may not know that the city of Detroit sits on a rock salt mine. The mine was discovered in 1895 and spreads out over more than 1,500 acres. Easy access to rock salt makes it the primary de-icer used by Michigan cities, homeowners, and businessowners. 

Slipping on the sidewalk can lead to serious injuries, and your driveway can be treacherous after a heavy snowfall. This is where rock salt and chemical de-icers come in handy by adding traction.

Unfortunately, rock salt has one big disadvantage: it can seriously damage your lawn, especially after repeated use in the winter. When rock salt sits on your lawn, it draws moisture out of the grass and soil. If it stays there long enough, it can actually upset the chemistry of the soil. 

There are several things you can do to help protect your lawn. Read about them in our January article.

Professional Lawn Care Companies in Livingston County can Help Prepare for Spring

Whether or not your lawn gets damaged by de-icers this winter, hiring one of Livingston County's professional lawn care companies is one of the best things you can do to ensure it comes back healthy in the spring. To get a head start on spring lawn care with Ever So Green, call 517-540-1100 or request a quote here.

Preparing for Spring Lawn Care

Unsure how to help your lawn come back healthy in the spring?

You’ll want to be prepared for bare patches in your grass when the snow starts to melt. Here are a couple tips to keep in mind:

Remove debris: Inspect the damage. At first glance, some spots might appear bare, but actually have dirt, leaves or other debris. Grab a rake or leaf blower and thoroughly clean and inspect your lawn. While a small amount of debris like leaves or grass clippings can add nutrients to the soil, too much can prevent new growth.

Add nutrients and grass seed: Ice and snow can damage or completely kill your grass. Not only does your lawn need a boost to look its best this spring, but you may also need to plant new grass. For a healthy, luscious lawn this spring, restore your lawn with grass seed or sod. In addition, consider a soil treatment program and fertilizing service that will add essential nutrients to give your lawn the boost it needs.

Prepare for Spring with a Howell Lawn Care Company

Looking for lawn care companies in Howell to hire in the spring? 

Ever So Green is your one-stop-shop for fertilization and weed control. Our certified technicians create a custom fertilization plan for your grass. If you’re ready to start planning your spring lawn care, call (517) 540-1100 or request a quote here.

Two Simple Tricks for Winter Lawn Care

Do you know how to care for your lawn in the winter?

Here are two simple tricks to help keep your lawn healthy during the dormant winter months:

1. Avoid walking on your lawn in the winter. Also remove anything sitting on the lawn, like furniture, toys or fallen branches. The weight of these items can stunt your grass or even kill it.
2. Be careful when treating ice! Avoid damaging your lawn and landscaping during the winter by using Ice Melt instead of rock salt. Ice melt covers two times more area than rock salt.

While your lawn may not require as much care in the winter as it does during the other seasons, these simple lawn care tasks can set your lawn on the right track for spring.

Plan for Spring Howell Lawn Care Companies

Looking for lawn care companies in Howell to hire in the spring? 

Ever So Green is your one-stop-shop for fertilization and weed control. Our certified technicians create a custom fertilization plan for your grass. If you’re ready to start planning your spring lawn care, call (517) 540-1100 or request a quote here.

Lawn Fertilization Tips for Winter

Did you know that lawn care doesn’t stop when the snow starts to fall?

Are you worried your grass is taking a beating during winter?

Like many of us in the Midwest, you’ve switched out the lawn mower for a snow shovel.

While your lawn may not require as much care in the winter as it does during the other seasons of the year, did you know there are some steps you can take to make sure your lawn is in good shape come springtime?

1) Aerate & fertilize – In the fall, have your lawn aerated. Aerating your lawn will give it a chance to breathe before the grass goes dormant. After you’ve aerated, fertilize to give your lawn the nutrients it needs to prepare for winter.

2) Keep the lawn clean – If leaves have piled up during fall, there’s a chance the lawn could suffocate before winter. Leaves that are left behind could also invite disease if they’re too wet.

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Lawn Care Doesn't Stop for Snow!

Do you wonder what more you could be doing to make your grass the envy of all your neighbors?

Have you thought about how to take care of your lawn in winter?

Even though you’ve swapped your lawn mower for your snow shovel, there are still some maintenance items to add to your to-do list to make sure your lawn is green and healthy in the spring.

Check out our website to find out more!

What Sets Ever So Green Apart from Other Howell Lawn Fertilization Companies?

We specialize in lawn care services that will provide you with a beautiful, green and healthy lawn. Relax and enjoy a beautiful lawn this season while we do the work! We take great pride in delivering expert and professional service to all our customers with:

• Full Fertilization Program
• Fertilization with Crabgrass Control Application
• Fertilization with Broadleaf Control
• Summer Fertilization with Spot Weed Control
• Mid-Summer Fertilization
• Full Fertilization with Broadleaf Control
• Turf Winterization

Noticeable results guaranteed! If you are not satisfied with the results of any treatment, simply call us; we’ll make it right. We are committed to quality service and customer satisfaction. Give us a call today at 517-518-8523 to get started.