The best-looking lawns in May are usually the ones that got the most attention in September. ArborLawn has been helping Michigan homeowners with fall fertilization and weed control for decades, and this stretch of the calendar does more for your grass than any other time of year.
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.
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.
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.
‘Tis the season for sparkle without the ladder drama. With ArborLawn, your holiday lighting display goes from idea to “wow” (and back to neatly stored) without you lifting a mitten. We handle everything so your home looks magical and stays safe all season long. Here’s what you should expect.
There’s nothing quite like the look of a lush, green lawn—but if your sprinkler system isn’t pulling its weight, that dream yard could turn patchy fast. But how can you tell you’re dealing with sprinkler trouble or something else? At ArborLawn, we know a finely tuned sprinkler system is the heartbeat of a healthy lawn, so let’s dive into the telltale signs it’s time to give yours a little TLC.
If your once-lush lawn looks more like a hayfield than a green paradise, you’re not alone. Michigan summers can be brutal on grass. Between blazing sun, inconsistent rain, and that clay-heavy soil, it’s no wonder your lawn feels like it’s throwing in the towel. But don’t sweat it—ArborLawn is here to help you fight back against summer dryness and bring your lawn back to life. Here’s how to keep your lawn green in the summer heat.
You water, you mow, you fertilize, and yet your lawn still looks like it’s losing a battle underground. If patches of your yard feel spongy or roll up like a rug, you might have some unwelcome guests—grubs. These tiny troublemakers feed on the grass roots, wreaking havoc on even the healthiest turf. But don’t worry, ArborLawn has the treatment (and the timing) that actually works, so you can say goodbye to grubs.