Traverse City, MI – As spring blooms across Michigan, local gardeners and lawn care enthusiasts are eager to revive their lawns after a challenging winter. To help them achieve the healthiest and most vibrant lawns possible, Parshall Lawn Care Experts offers scientifically proven tips for spring lawn care. Led by turfgrass specialist Corey Parshall, the company emphasizes the importance of soil testing, appropriate fertilization, and other key maintenance practices to set the foundation for a lush summer lawn. Learn more at https://markets.financialcontent.com/presstelegram/article/pressadvantage-2025-2-4-parshall-lawn-care-lawn-care-service-traverse-city-mi-simple-lawn-maintenance-tasks-to-do-in-february-to-get-garden-ready-for-spring
“Before reaching for the fertilizer, it’s crucial to start with a soil test,” advises Corey Parshall, turfgrass specialist at Parshall Lawn Care Experts. “If a soil test hasn’t been performed on the lawn within the last three years, we recommend working with our office or a private lab to have the soil tested. A soil test will provide valuable insights into the nutrient needs of the lawn, ensuring the application of the correct type and amount of fertilizer.”
Parshall stresses that applying too much fertilizer in the spring can be detrimental to lawn health, encouraging excessive foliage growth at the expense of the grass’s root system. For cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass or fescues, he recommends applying no more than 1 pound of nitrogen per thousand square feet throughout the spring season. “Ideally, divide this application into two parts, applying a half-pound initially and another half-pound a few weeks later,” Parshall suggests.
For warm-season grasses like zoysia grass, Parshall advises gardeners to wait until the risk of late frost has passed before applying nitrogen. “Applying nitrogen too early can cause the grass to expend its stored energy on new growth, leaving it vulnerable to frost damage,” he explains.
In addition to proper fertilization, Parshall Lawn Care Experts provides guidance on other essential spring lawn care practices. When applying fertilizer, aim for a time just before a light rain of a quarter-inch to half-inch, and be sure to sweep any excess fertilizer from sidewalks or driveways back into the turf. Spring applications can be made from mid-March to mid-May, coinciding with the start of the mowing season.
While fall is the ideal time for establishing cool-season grasses, spring seeding is still possible. However, gardeners must be prepared to provide adequate irrigation and weed control during the hot summer months to ensure the success of newly established grass.
When it comes to mowing, Parshall recommends starting a regular program that removes no more than one-third of the leaf blade at a time. As temperatures warm, raise the cutting height of the mower, aiming for 3 inches for cool-season lawns. Choose an appropriate maintenance mowing height for warm-season grasses based on their specific needs.
For pre-emergent herbicide applications, aim for mid-March, as April may be too late for most parts of Michigan. When using sprayable formulations of broadleaf herbicides, exercise caution due to the increased potential for drift to harm the new, sensitive growth of ornamental plants.
By following these scientifically proven tips and being patient as the grass begins to grow, Michigan gardeners can set the stage for a lush and healthy summer lawn.
About Parshall Lawn Care Experts and Parshall Tree Care Experts: Parshall Lawn Care Experts is a division of Parshall Tree Care Experts, a company founded in 2008 by Doug and Corey Parshall with a vision to revolutionize urban forest management in Traverse City, Michigan. The Parshall brothers recognized that the lawn care service industry was outdated and sought to leverage advances in science, education, technology, and equipment to provide unparalleled service.
Since its inception, Parshall Tree Care Experts has been transforming properties into healthy, beautiful, and safe urban forests across Michigan. The company’s innovative approach challenges traditional thinking and seeks to elevate the standard of care in the industry. At Parshall Tree Care Experts, shortcuts are never taken, and service quality standards are never compromised to achieve a goal. Instead, the company increases its actions and level of service to reach a higher standard of care for the communities it serves and the urban forests it calls home. Read more at https://www.google.com/search?q=Parshall+Lawn+Care+Experts+Interlochen+lawn+care+service.
The Parshall Tree Care Experts team is deeply passionate about responding to the needs of the urban forest, and this dedication is reflected in the thousands of properties and relationships they have cultivated throughout the state of Michigan.
