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.

Check Your Lawn Mower Before Winter Storage!

Is your lawn ready for Michigan’s impending snow?

After the final mow of the season, you should perform a check up on your mower before properly storing it for the season.

Here are five things you can do for your lawn mower before storage:

1. Replacing old mower blades
2. Changing the oil
3. Checking for leaks
4. Addressing any internal or external issues
5. Draining any remaining fuel

Learn More from Professional Lawn Care in Livingston County

Looking for more tips on caring for your lawn during the winter?

Ever So Green has you covered! Our Livingston County-based professional lawn care team is happy to answer your questions. Call (517) 540-1100 or submit a contact form here. For more winter lawn care tips, check out our Learn More page for past articles as well!

Lawn Tasks to do Before Winter

Wondering how you can best prepare your lawn for the winter?

Winter lawn care is unlike lawn care during the rest of the year, but still very important to the overall health of your lawn. Following these helpful tips will have your yard ready to re-emerge in the spring:

1. For your final mowing, mow your grass a little bit shorter than usual. Grass that’s too long over the winter can collect mold and spread disease. One last mow before it snows keeps it short enough to resist disease over the winter. However, the cold can overstress grass that’s cut too short. The best grass height for winter is 3 ¼ inches.
2. Keep the lawn clean – Make sure you’ve raked the last bit of leaves that have fallen from your trees. Your lawn needs to breathe and leaving piled up leaves can damage your yard. Try to avoid leaving any other objects, like furniture and toys, on your lawn during the winter as well. This will ensure your grass gets enough sunlight.
3. Maintain your lawn mower – After the final mow of the season, you should perform a check up on your mower before properly storing it for the season.

Prepare Your Lawn with Professional Lawn Care in Livingston County

Looking for more tips on caring for your lawn during the winter?

Ever So Green has you covered! Our Livingston County-based professional lawn care team is happy to answer your questions. Call (517) 540-1100 or submit a contact form here. For more winter lawn care tips, check out our Learn More page for past articles as well!

Remember to Rake Your Leaves!

Have you thought about how to prepare your lawn for the coming winter?

While you’re fertilizing, rake up fall leaves. Leaves and other debris that sit on top of your lawn all winter trap moisture, reduce air circulation, and block sunlight from reaching the ground. The result can be dead spots and snow mold, a type of fungi that can kill grass and roots. You won’t know your lawn has snow mold until spring, when you see large pink or gray mold circles in your grass. To keep your lawn healthy as possible over the winter, rake leaves, fallen branches, and dead plants off your lawn before the snow flies.

Love Your Lawn with a Livingston County Lawn Care Company

Ready to give your lawn one last boost before winter?

Ever So Green is aiming to have all fertilizations completed by November 1st, 2023. Make sure you request a quote or call (517) 540-1100 to get started with our Livingston County lawn care company. We look forward to helping you prepare your lawn for winter!

Why Fertilize Before Winter?

Did you know that fall is the best time to fertilize?

One way to give your lawn a leg up in the spring is to fertilize before freezing temperatures and snow cause stress. Many popular types of grass prepare for winter by absorbing nutrients and strengthening their root systems. Fertilizing in the fall gives them an extra dose of nutrients to help them stand strong against the cold.

Here are three reasons to make sure you don’t miss fall fertilization:

1. Morning dew on chilly mornings delivers moisture to help your lawn absorb fertilizer.
2. Root growth in the fall means a healthier lawn in the spring.
3. Your grass will grow and build stamina before the cold winter.

Still Looking for Lawn Care Companies in Livingston County?

Stop the search with Ever So Green!

Ever So Green is aiming to have all fertilizations completed by November 1st, 2023. Make sure you request a quote or call (517) 540-1100 to get started with our Livingston County lawn care company. We look forward to helping you prepare your lawn for winter!