Serene Green: Three Ways To Help Your Yard Recover From Summer Fun

Michiganders don’t waste a second of sunshine during the summer months. Come fall, the grass that has cushioned impromptu water sports, multiple games of fetch, and backyard get-togethers tends to show signs of stress. Grass clippings and other organic material, known as thatch , have probably settled on top of the soil, preventing proper nutrition. The soil can also become compacted. Both could spell disaster if left untreated going into winter. The solution? Visionary Fertilization’s coordinated combo can help breathe life back into each blade of grass before the hint of a freeze.

Restore Serenity and Balance to Your Summer Oasis

When you’re stressed, what’s the first thing people suggest? Take a deep breath . This vital step sends a message to your brain to relax. Likewise, aerating a lawn helps it to recover from a season of trampling, playing, and mowing. Visionary Fertilization’s experts recommended two aeration methods based on your yard’s needs.

3 Signs Your Soil Needs Aeration:

Core aerating a lawn means removing sections of soil, allowing oxygen, water, and nutrients to flow freely, and helps restore the roots. Liquid aeration is a good option for homeowners who have intricate irrigation systems or electric fences. A chemical compound, similar to those usually found in soap, is sprayed on the grass. It helps loosen thatch and break up the soil. It’s often used to aerate golf courses, where keeping the green intact is the ultimate goal. Aeration, though, is only one part of this powerful combo.

The Importance of Overseeding

Overdoing anything usually yields terrible results. Overseeding is an exception to the rule. Seeds are spread throughout your yard rather than “planted” (doing this after aeration is your best bet). This process fills in gaps in your grass and can also prevent fast-growing weeds from taking root. Visionary Fertilization uses a proprietary blend of several different types of seeds resistant to insects, disease, and cool weather, resulting in a healthy green lawn well into the cold months.

Speaking of cold months, Michigan’s most popular grasses, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, and Tall Fescue, are considered cool-season grasses and are best overseeded in late summer.

Treat Your Soil to a Topdressing

You’ve aerated, overseeded, and de-thatched. But there’s one more step in Visionary Fertilization’s treatment. Remember, the soil is the foundation of your yard. Applying a soil conditioner will help

Most South Michigan lawns have soil composed of either clay, sand, silt, or loam. The best way to rejuvenate tired grass and improve poor soil conditions is with a topdressing targeted for your turf.

Our experienced team brings your lawn back to life with organic compost and Bi0char. How? By adding valuable nutrients, organic matter, microorganisms that fight plant disease, breaking down undesirable thatch, improving heat and drought stress, and optimizing seed germination.

More importantly, Visionary Fertilization is the only company in the area that offers top dressing as a service.

Let Our Experts Help Prep Your Yard For Cold Weather

Let the pros at Visionary Fertilization help summer-stressed lawns recover and fortify grass and solid for winter. It will keep your yard healthy, even when faced with freezing temperatures and heavy snow. Give us a call today at 586-315-6384, or get an instant quote on our website.