Grass can look healthy on top while the soil underneath is working against it all season long. ArborLawn has been caring for Lansing area lawns since 1976, and late summer aeration is one of the most effective ways to fix a problem most homeowners never even notice until the lawn starts to struggle.
Beneath a healthy green lawn, trouble can be quietly taking root. Grubs feed on grass roots all summer, and the damage often goes unseen until it is severe. ArborLawn helps homeowners get ahead of the problem with season-long grub prevention. July is the ideal time to act. Stopping grubs early protects the lawn you have worked hard to grow.
Mosquitoes do not just ruin a backyard barbecue. They turn outdoor spaces into places families avoid entirely from June through September. ArborLawn offers professional mosquito control that helps homeowners reclaim their yards and actually use them throughout the summer months. Understanding why mosquitoes target certain properties makes it easier to understand how professional control works.
If your lawn has dandelions, clover, plantain, or ground ivy showing up every season, no matter what you do, you are dealing with the most persistent category of lawn weeds there is. ArborLawn has been helping Michigan homeowners build cleaner, healthier lawns since 1976, and broadleaf weed control is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — challenges our team addresses every spring. The reason these weeds keep coming back almost always has more to do with lawn health than the weeds themselves.
Every spring, ArborLawn witnesses Michigan homeowners face the same frustrations: a lawn that looked decent heading into winter starts showing patches of coarse, spreading crabgrass by midsummer. The problem is that by the time you can see crabgrass, the opportunity to stop it has already passed. Winning the battle against crabgrass does not happen in summer; it happens in early spring, before the seeds ever get a chance to germinate.
Every spring, we always see the same thing happen. The snow melts, the sun finally shows up, and homeowners walk outside to survey the damage. What greets them is rarely pretty, and usually includes matted grass, bare patches, and compacted soil. And there’s always one corner of the yard that looks like it simply gave up somewhere around January. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you’re not out of options. ArborLawn has been bringing Michigan lawns back to life since 1976, and spring is exactly when the real work begins.
If your dream yard is more clean, green, and put-together and requires less regular hard work, shrubs are your best friend. The right low-maintenance shrubs add structure, color, and curb appeal without demanding constant trimming, pampering, or pep talks. At ArborLawn, we love helping homeowners care for their lawns. Here are five low-maintenance lawn shrubs that can make your yard feel finished while keeping your to-do list mercifully short.
You survived the holidays. The tree is on the curb (or still up… no judgment). The cookies are gone. And now you’re looking at your outdoor Christmas lights thinking, “Okay… how long is too long?” Here’s the good news: there’s no Christmas Light Police. But there is a smart window for takedown that protects your roofline, keeps your lights in great shape, and saves you from an icy ladder situation. At ArborLawn, we make this part easy since you hired us for holiday lighting, so you don’t have to deal with the hassle of takedown.
If your idea of “prepping for holiday lights” is untangling a massive knot of cords on the front lawn, we can do better. A little prep work now can turn your holiday lighting display from stressful to spectacular. At ArborLawn, we know that when your home and landscape are ready before the installers arrive, everything goes smoother, and looks brighter. Here’s how to get your property ready for holiday lighting.
Twinkle lights are magical, but fried shrubs are not. If you’re decking the landscaping this season, a few smart moves will keep your landscape merry and bright without sacrificing plant health. At ArborLawn, we love a festive yard as much as anyone, and we’re here to make sure your greenery still looks great come spring. Here are our tips on how to keep your shrubs healthy while holiday lights are up.