Frequently Asked Lawn Care Questions

There are many frequently asked questions for lawn care and landscape maintenance, so if you do not see your question or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact D&D Lawn Care Services at (248) 930-6185. Our lawn care specialists work throughout Birmingham, Royal Oak, and Troy Michigan.

Q: Why is weed control important for my lawn?

A: Weeds compete with grass for water, space, nutrients, and light. They can take over an unhealthy lawn quickly if left uncontrolled. Proper fertilization, watering, and mowing are vital in controlling weeds; a healthy lawn is the best weed prevention.

Q: Why is fertilizer important for my lawn?

A: Grass requires fertilizer to maintain vigor and health. The key to applying fertilizer is timing. A properly fertilized lawn is vital. Fertilization will help fight against weeds, drought, and disease. A slow-release granular nitrogen fertilizer should be used to provide essential nutrients consistently throughout the season.

Q: Should lawn and grass clippings be bagged?

A: When possible, we do not recommend removing grass clippings from the lawn. Clippings are essential; they return organic matter and nutrients to the soil. The only time we recommend removing the clippings is if you start to see clumping from the grass being overgrown between mowings.

Q: When should pre-emergence herbicides be applied?

A: Eighty percent of germination will occur when soil temperatures at the 0-2 inch depth are consistently between 60 and 70°F. For pre-emergence herbicides to be effective, they need to be applied before the soils reach this optimum temperature range.