Summer-Ready Yards: How To Keep Your Grass Green and Pest-Free - visionary fertilization

Grass is supposed to be green, right? Sometimes, that’s not the case in South Michigan. Weeds, diseases, pests, and even harsh weather changes damage your lawn. Even the most minor brown patch can spread quickly.   Veteran-owned Visionary Fertilization  is always ready to rescue your yard and get it summer-ready.

Why Is The Grass In My Backyard Brown?

Your yard is a plant without a pot. It needs to be weeded, fertilized, and protected from pests. Monthly maintenance helps your grass thrive in the summer and keeps it safely intact during the winter months. Crabgrass, grubs, and fungus are three common causes of brown, dormant, or dead patches of grass in South Michigan. And they are all preventable. .

Timing is everything when it comes to stopping the big three— especially crabgrass. This annual weed spreads 15,000 seeds throughout your yard before it dies off in winter. Part of   Visionary’s 7-Step Customized Program  includes treating your lawn with a crabgrass-specific pre-emergent to help stop those seeds from germinating.

Grubs are a little more hidden. They’re actually inch-long larvae of the Japanese beetle and European chafers that eat your turf’s roots . These insects prefer lots of moisture. Heavy rain and overwatering provide the perfect nest for eggs . Insecticides help control grubs as well as other pests dining on your lawn, while Visionary’s special slow-release fertilizer and organic options will help the grass grow back stronger.

Visionary Fert Fact:

Grubs can coexist on your lawn. If your yard is well

maintained, it can withstand a feasting by half a dozen 

grubs per square foot. Control is key.

Compact soil, overwatering, and humidity can be a deadly combination for your grass. South Michigan lawns are particularly susceptible to red thread , snow mold , and dollar spot . Snow mold grows in matted-down grass under the weight of snow. You can usually rake out areas to prevent more growth. Dollar spot and red thread are a little more tenacious. The experts at Visionary Landscaping and Fertilization have perfected fungicide treatments that include nitrogen-boosting fertilizers.

There are a few things you can do to help minimize damage to your lawn,   mow high  , water in the early morning, and reach out to   Visionary Fertilization  . Our experience and multi-level approach are no match for weeds, disease, or pests in the summer! We offer you a customized program targeted to your needs. We also use organic as well as synthetic options for your peace of mind.

You can reach us by phone at 586-281-5148 , or you can feel free to   visit our contact page here  and send us a message with your pest control needs. If you’d like to see what we’re up to on social media,   visit our Facebook page  !