Lawn Care 101 / Lawn Repair How to Fix Thin or Patchy Grass Thin grass is usually a root problem. Here’s how to fix it. Step 1: Diagnose the Cause Uniform thinning: Root limitation, soil issues Patches: Disease, pet spots, compaction After summer: Heat stress impact Repair Steps Step 2: Prep the Area: Rake bare…

Lawn Care 101 / Fall Lawn Care Fall Lawn Care Checklist Fall is the most important season for lawn care. Here’s what to do. 5 Fall Lawn Care Priorities 1. Keep Mowing: Continue mowing until grass stops growing. Gradually lower height to 2 inches for final cut. 2. Rake Leaves: Don’t let leaves smother grass….

Lawn Care 101 / Watering Basics How Often Should You Water Your Lawn? Overwatering is just as bad as underwatering. Here’s the right approach. Best Watering Practices The Gold Standard: Deep and Infrequent: Water 1-2 times per week, applying 1 to 1.5 inches total. This encourages deep root growth. How to Measure an Inch: Place…

Lawn Care 101 / Aeration When to Aerate Your Lawn Aeration relieves soil compaction and lets air, water, and nutrients reach roots. Timing matters. Best Timing for Aeration Best Time: Fall (August-October): For cool-season grasses in NY and MI, fall aeration is ideal. Grass is actively growing, weeds are less competitive, and there’s time to…

Lawn Care 101 / Weed Control Common Lawn Weeds and How to Manage Them Weeds are a sign something is off. Here’s what they’re telling you. What Common Weeds Can Tell You Dandelions: Indicator: Thin grass, low nitrogen. Best control: Healthy lawn that outcompetes them. Crabgrass: Indicator: Bare spots, thin areas. Best control: Pre-emergent in…

Lawn Care 101 / Grass Seed What’s the Best Grass Seed for NY and MI? Both New York and Michigan are cool-season grass regions. Here’s what thrives. Top Grass Types Kentucky Bluegrass: Dense, self-repairing, great for full sun Tall Fescue: Heat and drought tolerant, deep roots Fine Fescue: Shade tolerant, low maintenance Perennial Ryegrass: Fast…