A lawn care schedule in the Midwest is all about timing. Upper Midwest turf is made up of cool season grasses, which has a particular seasonal cycle. For the best results, match up spring, summer, and fall lawn care in the Midwest with the turf’s seasonal needs. Upper Midwest Turf Cycle Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa lawn care is similar and timed to the changing seasons of this region. Cool season turf grasses grown in this area go through a specific growth cycle: When to Fertilize a Lawn in Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota The best time to fertilize cool season turf is August through October. Fall is when the roots really need to take up nutrients to store over the winter. You can also fertilize in May and early June. Avoid fertilizing early in spring. This encourages too much leaf growth when temperatures might still get too cold. Also […]
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