September 23, 2016 | by Sara Speen
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Summer is the time to sit back and enjoy your yard, but you also need to keep on top of cleanup and basic maintenance chores to ensure it looks its best. The key to a great looking lawn is to have a thorough understanding of what seasonal cleanup is required. The following guide can keep you on top of your landscaping chores.
Clear the Thatch
Thatch build-up occurs on Ann Arbor MI lawns due to the collection of organic matter on top of the soil. Most of the grasses used in the area are cool season grasses, which means they tend to go dormant when the temperatures rise in mid-summer. This can lead to dead grass and stems forming a thick layer on top of the soil, called thatch, which prevents water and oxygen from seeping into the ground. Seasonal cleanup of the thatch is necessary as the grass resumes growth in late summer, following a system similar the following:
Rake Up Storm Debris
Summer thunderstorms are a normal issue in Ann Arbor MI, which can lead to small twigs, branches, and leaves strewn all over the lawn. Not only is this unattractive, it can also lead lawn mold growth as moisture collects underneath the fallen debris.
Rake up all fallen detritus after each storm. This is also a good time to look up and check out the canopy of the trees on your property. If you notice dead or damaged wood, go ahead and cut it out. Although most tree pruning occurs in early spring, you can clean out dead and damaged wood at any time.
Stay On Top of Weed Management
Seasonal cleanup of weeds can really ramp up during the summer months. This is because weeds tend to go through a flush of growth as the temperatures rise and garden irrigation becomes consistent. The following can help you manage the weeds throughout the summer and into fall:
Summer lawn care and cleanup in Ann Arbor MI is key to having a beautiful landscape as you enter the late summer and fall months. Fortunately, much of your lawn’s needs are simply maintenance level, so you will still have plenty of time to enjoy the lazy days of summer.
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