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In Farmington Hills, it's not unusual to have more months with freezing temperatures than not. So we don't blame you if you don't want to mow the grass when the weather warms up. LawnStarter's pros are here for you. We'll take care of all the outdoor chores so you can get some R & R in the warm sun.

Most Common Grass Types in Farmington Hills: Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue, and fine fescue are cool-season grasses that thrive in Michigan's climate.

How to Winterize Your Lawn: Removing the leaves from the grass is one of the most important things you can do ahead of winter. Doing so makes it harder for molds to grow and pests to invade, and the roots will be able to get the sun and nutrients they need. It's also a good idea to aerate your lawn before the freezing temps arrive. Breaking up the compacted soil allows nutrients, oxygen, and water to reach the roots and help them grow strong before winter. For an added boost, you can fertilize and overseed, and applying a pre-emergent herbicide will keep any weeds from sprouting. Finally, give your lawn its final mow, but be sure you know how short you should cut it based upon the type of grass you have.

Spring Lawn Care Tips: When the soil thaws, test it. When you know the pH levels of your soil, you'll be able to better care for it. Get ready for your first mow by clearing your lawn of any debris, raking the grass to get the blades upright, and sharpen your mower's blades. For the first mow, most Michigan grasses need to keep about 3.5-4 inches of height. Water your lawn frequently throughout the spring and summer to keep your cool-season grass green.

Common Lawn Pests: Watch out for grubs, chinch bugs, billbugs, European crane flies, armyworms, and sod webworms.

Common Lawn Diseases: Dollar spot, red thread, leaf spot, leaf blotch, snow mold, and rust are some of the diseases, molds, or fungi to be aware of in Farmington Hills. If you spot discolored or bare patches in your lawn, be sure to treat them right away or call LawnStarter for help.

How LawnStarter Can Take Care of Your Lawn: If all these tips and schedules make your head spin, let our pros take over. We offer routine maintenance, specialty services like fertilization and aeration, and landscaping.

LawnStarter makes it easy to have a healthy and great-looking lawn. Call, click, or download our app to request a customized quote. We offer convenient scheduling and hard-to-beat prices.