Grub season is right around the corner, and you need to be prepared. Lawn grubs, also known as white grubs, are the larvae stage of various beetle species and insects. While healthier grass can usually withstand the feeding frenzy of grubs, others aren’t so lucky. Thankfully, the team at ArborLawn can help with grub treatment, and it usually starts in mid-June to late July. If you begin to notice any of these symptoms in your lawn, you have lawn grubs.
Michigan winters can be harsh. Not only do we get several inches of snow, but we also experience bitter arctic blasts and the occasional ice storm. All of these elements can take their toll on your outdoor shrubs. Younger bushes are especially vulnerable, due to shallow root systems and young bark. With proper shrub care during the summer and fall months, you can help protect your landscaping from winter damage. Yet, many homeowners call ArborLawn in the spring, looking for help to fix the physical damage of winter. Here are the most common types of winter damage we see.
Some people love a fresh coating of snow on the ground. However, others worry about the snow and the damage it can cause to their lawns. Once all the snow melts and the warm weather returns, snow mold can rear its ugly head. If ArborLawn didn’t treat your lawn before the winter, your lawn could emerge with round, greyish patches of mold. Here are answers to the questions people ask most frequently.
When the weather gets cold, the holiday lights come out. Cooler weather brings the joyous feeling of the upcoming holidays and the brilliant displays of neighborhood holiday lighting. Here at ArborLawn, we specialize in exterior holiday lighting designs that will get everyone into a festive mood. Many homeowners trust us because we know just what it takes to create the perfect look. This includes knowing the different features of holiday light bulbs.
It’s the time of year when all of your neighbors clean up their lawns and prepare their homes to hang outdoor holiday lights. In fact, failing to hang holiday lighting can make your home stand out like a sore thumb. So, if you want to really make a statement this season, here are a few reasons to hire the professionals from ArborLawn for all of your outdoor holiday lighting.
Moles are tiny ground mammals that feast on grubs and other insects. They dig and live in underground tunnels and dens, building an unseen colony. They love rich and dark soil, and often live in large populations. However, these small and mighty diggers are quite destructive to lawns and gardens, often frustrating homeowners when they break the surface. If you think you have a mole problem, here is a guide to help identify them and their destructive paths. After reading this blog, call ArborLawn for expert mole removal right away!