{"id":12522,"date":"2026-04-15T08:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=12522"},"modified":"2026-04-16T15:31:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T18:31:56","slug":"summer-lawn-care-tips-milwaukee-wi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wisconsin\/milwaukee\/summer-lawn-care-tips-milwaukee-wi\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Summer Lawn Care Tips for Milwaukee, WI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Milwaukee summers mean family picnics at the park, baseball games, and farmers\u2019 markets. There are countless activities to take part in, and some can even be done in your own backyard.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure your lawn is up for the task, focus on weekly irrigation, mowing your lawn to the right height, and keeping an eye out for unwanted lawn diseases.<br><br>Hire a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/milwaukee-wi-lawn-care\">Milwaukee lawn care pro<\/a> to spend more time enjoying fleeting warm-weather activities. Or, if you enjoy sprucing up the yard yourself, follow these 6 summer lawn care tips to get your Milwaukee yard in top summer shape:<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-0ad5f995-cbe4-47a5-942b-10f2af8aa4f2\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">Table of Contents<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wisconsin\/milwaukee\/summer-lawn-care-tips-milwaukee-wi\/#0-1-water-the-lawn\" style=\"\">1. Water the Lawn<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wisconsin\/milwaukee\/summer-lawn-care-tips-milwaukee-wi\/#1-2-follow-the-one-third-mowing-rule\" style=\"\">2. Follow the One-Third Mowing Rule<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wisconsin\/milwaukee\/summer-lawn-care-tips-milwaukee-wi\/#2-3-use-slow-release-fertilizer\" style=\"\">3. Use Slow-Release Fertilizer<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wisconsin\/milwaukee\/summer-lawn-care-tips-milwaukee-wi\/#3-4-control-grubs\" style=\"\">4. Control Grubs<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wisconsin\/milwaukee\/summer-lawn-care-tips-milwaukee-wi\/#4-5-watch-for-lawn-diseases\" style=\"\">5. Watch for Lawn Diseases<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wisconsin\/milwaukee\/summer-lawn-care-tips-milwaukee-wi\/#5-6-try-grasscycling\" style=\"\">6. Try Grasscycling<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-1-water-the-lawn\">1. Water the Lawn<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To avoid a dormant lawn this summer, you\u2019ll need to start irrigating weekly:&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>When to water: <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/best-time-to-water-your-grass\/\">best time to water your grass<\/a> is in the morning, between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m., to minimize evaporation and allow the lawn to dry before nightfall.<\/li>    <li><strong>How much to water:<\/strong> A typical lawn requires 1 inch of water per week, including rainfall. If you don\u2019t know how long to run your sprinklers, try the tuna can test: Place a tuna can in your yard and run your sprinklers. The amount of time it takes for the tuna can to fill up is the time it takes for the yard to receive 1 inch of water.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-often-water-grass-summer\/\">How often to water in summer<\/a>: For most lawns, water 2-3 times a week, or less if there\u2019s rain.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to save on your water bill? Consider letting your lawn go dormant during the summer months.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool-season turfgrasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and fine fescue, can survive summer dormancy with proper care: Keep heavy foot traffic off the lawn, and apply 1\/4 inch of water per week or 1\/2 inch every other week to keep the grass alive.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related<\/strong>:<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-long-should-i-water-lawn\/\">How Long Should I Water My Lawn?<\/a><br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/cool-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">Guide to Growing Cool-Season Grasses<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-2-follow-the-one-third-mowing-rule\">2. Follow the One-Third Mowing Rule<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-one-third-rule-illustration-1.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Illustration of lawn care one-third rule: mow grass when 50% taller than desired height, cutting only top one-third blade.\" class=\"wp-image-52799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-one-third-rule-illustration-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-one-third-rule-illustration-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-one-third-rule-illustration-1-646x363.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-one-third-rule-illustration-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-one-third-rule-illustration-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you mow your lawn, follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-one-third-rule-mowing-grass\/\">one-third mowing rule<\/a>: Mow no more than one-third of the height of the grass to reduce damage and stress to the grass blades each time you mow.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here\u2019s how it works:<\/strong> For a grass type that should be mowed to a height of 2 inches, mow when it hits 3 inches. Keep the mower height at 2 inches. That way, you remove 1 inch, adhering to the one-third rule.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a chart of the recommended mowing height for the most popular Milwaukee turfgrasses:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of Grass<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Recommended Mowing Height (Inches)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>When to Mow <\/strong><br><strong>(Inches)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fine fescue<\/td><td>2-4<\/td><td>3-5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kentucky bluegrass<\/td><td>2-4<\/td><td>3-5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Perennial ryegrass<\/td><td>1.5-3.5<\/td><td>2.25-5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tall fescue<\/td><td>2-4<\/td><td>3-5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Keep your lawn mower blades sharp. Dull lawn mower blades tear grass instead of cutting it, creating entry points for disease and fungi during the stressful summer season.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-equipment\/how-often-should-you-sharpen-mower-blades\/\">How Often Should You Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades<\/a><br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-equipment\/how-to-sharpen-lawn-mower-blades\/\">How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-3-use-slow-release-fertilizer\">3. Use Slow-Release Fertilizer<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For low-maintenance, dormant lawns, there\u2019s no need to fertilize in summer. Once per year in the fall is sufficient.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you irrigate your lawn in the summer, you can broadcast 1 pound of slow-release nitrogen fertilizer per 1,000 square feet for full-sun lawns (or half this amount for lawns in shade).&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a fertilizer schedule to follow for irrigated Milwaukee lawns:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>When to Apply Fertilizer<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Holiday Reminder<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Late May or early June<\/td><td>Memorial Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Early to mid-July<\/td><td>4th of July (skip unless you have a new lawn or regularly bag clippings)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Early September<\/td><td>Labor Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Early October<\/td><td>Columbus Day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Table taken from the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/hort.extension.wisc.edu\/articles\/lawn-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>University of Wisconsin-Madison<\/em><\/a><em> Division of Extension.<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slow-release fertilizer granules are coated, meaning they release small amounts of nutrients each time you water the lawn. Choose a fertilizer with 25%-50% slow-release nitrogen to ensure continued feeding until your next application.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> To protect local waterways, most turf fertilizers sold in Wisconsin do not contain phosphorus. (This means you\u2019ll see a 0 as the second fertilizer number on the label: 32-0-10.) Two exceptions: You are allowed to apply a phosphorus fertilizer when establishing a new lawn or if your soil test indicates a deficiency.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related<\/strong>:<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/slow-release-vs-quick-release-fertilizer\/\">Slow-Release vs. Quick-Release Fertilizer<br><\/a>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/fertilizer-numbers-what-they-mean\/\">Fertilizer Numbers: What They Mean and How to Use Them<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-4-control-grubs\">4. Control Grubs<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/White-lawn-grub.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"White lawn grub, a C-shaped scarab beetle larva living in soil, often feeding on grass roots and damaging lawns.\" class=\"wp-image-146377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/White-lawn-grub.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/White-lawn-grub-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/White-lawn-grub-656x437.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/White-lawn-grub-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/White-lawn-grub-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">White lawn grub. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/white-lawn-grub-in-soil-with-grass-lawncare-insect-and-pest-control-concept\/506967044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JJ Gouin<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Damage from lawn grubs, the immature form of various beetles, is most noticeable in late summer, when grass struggles to recover from the heat. Grubs feed on plant roots, weakening your turf, and if their numbers get too high, you may notice damage.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although severe damage is rare, brown patches that don\u2019t improve with watering, animals digging in your yard, or grass that rolls up like a rug are common signs of an infestation.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proper lawn care is usually enough to help your turfgrass recover: Water 2-3 times weekly, plan to fertilize at least once in the fall, and mow properly once the grass starts growing again. These basic tasks help the lawn recover and strengthen roots for the winter ahead. If you have bare patches or thinning, fall is also the time to overseed.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For lawns with little or spotty damage, it\u2019s best to treat white grubs naturally with good lawn care practices. Applying insecticides should be avoided except in cases of severe infestation (10 or more grubs per square foot) or significant damage.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-lawn-has-grubs\/\">6 Signs Your Lawn Has Grubs<br><\/a>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/lawn-grubs-how-kill\/\">Lawn Grubs: How and When to Kill Them<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-5-watch-for-lawn-diseases\">5. Watch for Lawn Diseases<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer moisture and sunshine can create perfect conditions for diseases to thrive. So this time of year, keep an eye out for signs of disease. If you notice something out of the ordinary in your lawn, you\u2019ll be able to catch it early before it does significant damage.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the 6 most common summer lawn diseases in Wisconsin:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Disease Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>How to Prevent<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Affected Turfgrass<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dollar Spot<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Water deeply<br>&#8211; Prevent prolonged moisture on blades<br>&#8211; Apply adequate nitrogen fertilizer<\/td><td>Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fine fescue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fairy Ring<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Routine core aeration<br>&#8211; Dethatching, if needed<\/td><td>All cool-season grasses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Necrotic Ring Spot<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Aerate soil<br>&#8211; Fix drainage issues<\/td><td>Kentucky bluegrass<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Red Thread<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Apply adequate nitrogen fertilizer<br>&#8211; Bag the clippings<\/td><td>Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fine fescue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Summer patch<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Avoid overwatering<br>&#8211; Core aeration<br>&#8211; Keep soil pH below 6.5<\/td><td>Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/common-lawn-diseases\/\">Common Lawn Diseases and How to Identify Them<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-6-try-grasscycling\">6. Try Grasscycling<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/grasscycling.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Freshly mowed lawn with scattered grass clippings forming light windrows across green turf in bright outdoor daylight. \" class=\"wp-image-146673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/grasscycling.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/grasscycling-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/grasscycling-656x437.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/grasscycling-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/grasscycling-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grass clippings on lawn. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/grass-clippings-on-freshly-mowed-lawn\/180766692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">msmyth<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-grasscycling\/\">Grasscycling<\/a> is leaving the grass clippings on your lawn instead of bagging them. It\u2019s also known as mulch-mowing your lawn.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only does grasscycling save you time and effort, but it\u2019s also beneficial for your lawn. As grass clippings decompose, they return nutrients to your lawn, acting as a natural fertilizer. As an eco-friendly benefit, grasscycling cuts back on waste, reducing the number of bags sent to local landfills.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-hire-a-pro-to-manage-your-milwaukee-lawn-this-summer\">Hire a Pro to Manage Your Milwaukee Lawn This Summer<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer is the time for vacation and fun \u2014 not yard work. <strong>Need help completing these summer lawn care tasks?<\/strong> Hire one of LawnStarter\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/milwaukee-wi-lawn-care\">Milwaukee mowing pros<\/a> to reclaim your weekends this summer.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wisconsin\/milwaukee\/spring-lawn-care-tips-milwaukee-wi\/\">Spring Lawn Care Tips for Milwaukee, WI<\/a><br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wisconsin\/milwaukee\/4-fall-lawn-care-tips-for-milwaukee-wi\/\">4 Fall Lawn Care Tips for Milwaukee, WI<\/a><br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wisconsin\/milwaukee\/native-plants-for-easy-gardening-in-milwaukee-wi\/\">Native Plants for Easy Gardening in Milwaukee, WI<\/a><\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-d09f6b51-78f7-417b-8f53-bf2b527e1859\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-d09f6b51-78f7-417b-8f53-bf2b527e1859\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-d09f6b51-78f7-417b-8f53-bf2b527e1859\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-d09f6b51-78f7-417b-8f53-bf2b527e1859\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/hort.extension.wisc.edu\/articles\/lawn-disease-quick-reference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lawn Disease Quick Reference<\/a>.\u201d P.J. Liesch, Extension entomologist; Vijai Pandian, horticulture outreach specialist; and Jim Kerns, turfgrass Extension specialist. University of Wisconsin.\u00a0<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/hort.extension.wisc.edu\/articles\/wisconsin-lawn-care-calender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wisconsin Lawn Care Calendar<\/a>.\u201d Bruce Spangenberg, horticulture outreach specialist. University of Wisconsin.\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image: Lawn mowed by a LawnStarter pro in Milwaukee, WI. 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