Seasonal Lawn Care: What to Do and When

Timing is Everything in Lawn Care

To keep your lawn looking its best, you need to align your maintenance activities with the natural growth cycles of the grass. Here is our recommended seasonal schedule for Michigan lawns.

Spring: Wake Up and Clean Up

As the snow melts, your lawn needs a gentle wake-up. Start by lightly raking to remove dead grass and winter debris. Once the soil warms up, proper watering and mowing will kickstart growth.

Summer: Maintenance and Protection

Summer is all about survival. Raise your mower blade to leave the grass taller, which helps shade the soil and retain moisture. Water deeply but infrequently. Keep an eye out for grubs and fungal diseases, which thrive in hot, humid conditions.

Fall: Recovery and Preparation

Fall is arguably the most important season for lawn care. This is the time to aerate and overseed to help the grass prepare for the winter. Keep mowing until the grass stops growing, and make sure to clear all fallen leaves before the first snow.

Winter: Rest

Keep foot traffic to a minimum when the lawn is frozen or covered in snow to prevent damage to the dormant grass crowns. Use this time to service your lawn equipment for the upcoming spring!