Best Lawn Fertilization Tips for Detroit Yards — The Ley Way
Keeping your yard green and healthy in Metro Detroit starts with smart fertilization — but a bag of cheap fertilizer won’t do it alone. If it’s not done the Ley Way, it’s not the right way.
Know Your Grass
Most Detroit lawns grow cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, fescue, or perennial ryegrass. Not sure what you have? Take a sample to a local garden center — or just ask Ley’s Lawn Care to handle it for you.
Check out MSU Extension for local soil tips here.
Time It Right
Fertilize when your lawn needs it most:
- Early Spring: Wake up your lawn and push early growth.
- Early Fall: Strengthen roots before winter.
Avoid fertilizing in the heat of summer — it can stress your grass.
Use the Right Product
Pick a slow-release, nitrogen-heavy fertilizer for healthy, even growth. Read the bag — more isn’t always better. Overdoing it burns your lawn and wastes money.
Water Wisely
Water after fertilizing — but not too much. Aim for about 1 inch of water per week total during the season. Deep, infrequent watering is better than daily sprinkles.
Control Weeds Too
Toss in pre-emergent weed control in spring to block crabgrass and other nuisances before they sprout. Weed-and-feed combos work, but read the label for your grass type.
Do It the Ley Way
DIY can work — but if you want it done right, call the pros. Ley’s Lawn Care keeps Metro Detroit lawns green, thick, and weed-free the Ley Way — every season, every yard.
📞 Call today and get your lawn fertilized the Ley Way!
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