Michigan user guide and tips for lush summer lawns

Here in Michigan, it's time to take advantage of the summer weather by taking care of your garden during these spring months. Start with your lawn and prepare it for the next growing season.

Follow these simple tips to make your lawn in time for summer, healthy and green to keep :

1. Soil test

A lush and prosperous lawn requires healthy soil. A soil test with a test kit can help you determine the pH of the soil and determine if it lacks important nutrients. Good solutions for exhausted soils are:

• Compost. Rake a layer of house or purchased compost on the lawn and spread it on an even layer.
• Cotton seed flour fertilizer. Apply it to your lawn in the spring.
• Worm. These are available from your local garden center. In dry weather, put worms on the ground so they can dig.

2. Air outside

Hire an aerator or specialist to take care of your lawn. By aerating your lawn, compacted soil is loosened so that air, nutrients and water can easily get to the grass roots. The aerator's teeth dig into the ground about two inches deep and remove the small grass clods. Leave these plugs on the lawn to decompose and compost in the soil.

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Do you need help with lawn care? Hire a professional landscaping contractor in Michigan.

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3. Re-plant bare and sparse grass areas

After the long winter months, your lawn can be left with thin, bare spots. With a little prep work, transplanting can encourage new grass growth and make your lawn lush and thick. This is like:

• Collect debris and dead grass. Loosen the bottom to a depth of about an inch.
• Repair the deep spots by adding a layer of topsoil so the grass can take root.
• Spread the grass seed evenly over the lawn, being careful not to apply it too thickly. Make sure you use the right type of seed for each area of ​​your garden, depending on the amount of shade or sun exposure.
• Fertilize to give grass seeds the nutrients they need to grow and kill weeds like dandelions and milk thistle. The best options are natural slow release fertilizers.
• Add a layer of topsoil. This new soil will improve the quality of the dirt and give grass seeds a boost of minerals and nutrients. A layer of soil also protects sensitive plants from birds.
• Water the grass seeds carefully so that they can germinate. You need to water for 10 to 14 days a day to prevent the soil from drying out. Be careful not to go over water. Once the lawn is on and growing, you can water less often.

4. Get rid of parasites

Pests such as beetles, larvae and mole crickets can quickly damage your lawn and destroy all your hard work. Hire a pest control expert to prevent these pests from seriously damaging your lawn.

No time to do it yourself? Leave the lawn care to an experienced professional and contact a HomeAdvisor Michigan garden expert .

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