Customized Fertilization Programs that Beautify Michigan Lawns
At Back to Nature, we know that Michigan locals take pride in their home and business lawns. However, our landscape professionals also know that our soil is tough, often lacking the essential nutrients and microorganisms needed to promote new vibrant and healthy growth. If you’re tired of struggling to attain estate-quality turf on your residential or commercial property, Back to Nature can help. We offer a wide range of customized fertilization & weed control services explicitly designed to help Michigan lawns flourish with long-term, sustainable results.
An Up-Close Look at Our Lawn Fertilization Services
Proper fertilization plays a vital role in any comprehensive lawn care plan. Not only is a well-fertilized lawn healthier and greener, but it is also far better at preventing weed infestation, disease, and drought. As an added bonus, healthy lawns give back to the environment by producing oxygen, cooling the air during hot weather, and trapping and absorbing urban dust and pollution.
Property Assessment
Back To Nature’s team of turf professionals carefully evaluates your property to determine the individual needs of your lawn. Some of our designated performance indicators include:
- Size of property
- Existing nutrient source
- Sufficient irrigation
- Sunlight access
- Presence of disease and pests
- Activity/traffic levels
- Proper drainage
Lawn Fertilizer Options
Most importantly at Back to Nature, we not only want you to feel good about how your lawn looks- we also want you to feel good about what you’re putting on your property. As an Environmentally Conscious company we proudly offer our customers both traditional and organic fertilization services. Each designed to help:
- Promote thicker, greener grass
- Increase stress-resistant turf
- Enhance water distribution and retention
- Improve soil structure
- Reduce plant life threats
- Boost natural defense systems of vegetation
Due to the high amounts of phosphorous levels in our regional lakes and streams, Back to Nature utilizes a phosphorous free lawn fertilizer program. Contact us today to learn more, or to schedule your no-risk property assessment.
Soil Enhancements
Carbon pro-G is a granular microbial & carbon plant health nutrient optimization system that harnesses the power of carbon, plant- microbe interactions and organic soil processes to maximize plant health and nutrition.
Features of carbon Pro-G:
- Maximizes turf recovery and mitigates effects from environmental and cultural stressors.
- Enhances turf greening
- Increases nutrient uptake and utilization efficiency (improves return on current nutrient investment)
- Optimizes pH, salinity and CEC
Benefits:
- Reduced water requirements
- Increased nutrient availability
- Optimized Soil Health
Customized Weed Control Solutions
In Michigan, there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all lawn care. Back To Nature’s comprehensive property assessment, coupled with our extensive local landscape experience, equips us to develop a customized fertilization solution based on your yard’s unique strengths, needs, and deficiencies. While Back To Nature offers a robust 7-step fertilization program, we can also tailor your program as needed for optimal results.
Our lawn care program includes both granular and liquid fertilization along with a balanced weed control program.
Back to Nature Lawn Care Program
When it comes to our fertilization process, Back To Nature believes in top-notch care for your lawn. After receiving your quick and easy quote, you can choose between three of our lawn care programs.
Good Value
Essential Lawn Care Program
- Complete Lawn Analysis
- 6-8 services scheduled on a 5-7 week cycle (based on region and grass type).
– Pre-emergent weed control and crabgrass applications to create a barrier that stops weeds and crabgrass before they germinate
– Post-emergent application to help eliminate broadleaf weeds in your lawn before they spread
– Targeted weed control to isolate weeds where they are present
Better Value
Preferred Lawn Care Program
- Complete Lawn Analysis
- 8-10 services scheduled on a 5-7 week cycle (based on region and grass type).
– Pre-emergent weed control and crabgrass applications to create a barrier that stops weeds and crabgrass before they germinate
– Post-emergent application to help eliminate broadleaf weeds in your lawn before they spread
– Targeted weed control to isolate weeds where they are present
– Lawn damaging insect control for surface-feeding insects like armyworms, chinch bugs, and others
– Guaranteed Grub control to prevent and control damaging sub-surface feeding grubs
– Liquid or Core Aeration to relieve soil compaction and improve air and nutrient uptake
Best Value
Preferred+ Lawn Care Program
- Complete Lawn Analysis
- 10-12 services scheduled on a 5-7 week cycle (based on region and grass type).
– Pre-emergent weed control and crabgrass applications to create a barrier that stops weeds and crabgrass before they germinate
– Post-emergent application to help eliminate broadleaf weeds in your lawn before they spread
– Targeted weed control to isolate weeds where they are present
– Lawn damaging insect control for surface-feeding insects like armyworms, chinch bugs, and others
– Guaranteed Grub control to prevent and control damaging sub-surface feeding grubs
– Liquid or Core Aeration to relieve soil compaction and improve air and nutrient uptake
– Soil Amendment (Lime) application to address levels of soil pH/acidity
– Overseeding to fill in those bare spots leading to a beautiful full lawn
– NEW Soil Analysis to identify specific nutrient deficiencies
Why Your Neighbors Love Back To Nature
At Back To Nature, we know that when it comes to selecting the right lawn & tree care professionals for your property, you have many providers to choose from. Our licensed and certified team of landscape specialists work hard to ensure that Back To Nature is your only choice.
“Back to Nature is a great service! Staff is friendly, professional, and timely. Fair pricing (comparable to purchasing a full fertilizer system at the store). And my lawn looks better than ever.”
– Alli Littlejohn
“We’ve been with Back to Nature for several years. Shout out to Jenn for going above and beyond last month, by providing a great email regarding a fungicide we had, including example photos of the issue. She also explained how it would be eradicated and when to expect results! Now that’s great customer service!”
– Pauline Williams
“Our Lawn has really improved with the regular care of the Back to Nature Team. Their system for notifying of service calls is very good, I always know when they are coming.”
– Cy Murray
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I water my lawn?
Clay Soil
Spring- Once, every other day for 15 minutes, not after 3:00p
Early Summer- Once daily for 15 minutes, not after 3:00p
Late Summer- Twice daily, 15 minutes each. Once between 5:00am-7:00a and again between Noon – 3:00p, No later.
Sandy Loam
Spring- Once daily for 15 minutes
Summer- Twice daily, 15 minutes each. Once between 5:00am-7:00a and again between Noon – 3:00p, No later.
Newly Seeded
Water 3 times daily to keep new seed moist for up to 21 days. Watering schedule will differ based on soil types. It is very important not to over water or under water. If you have concerns, please reach out to our office.
Helpful Tip: Cut back on watering if at 6:00p your shoes become wet and leave a footprint on cement after walking on the lawn.
What can I expect as far as crabgrass prevention and growth throughout the season
Crabgrass preemergent, which is applied at the beginning of the year, acts as a blanket of protection and prevents crabgrass from breaking through. Crabgrass CAN emerge in areas of which the “blanket” is broken. The most common areas where this can occur is:
- Edges of sidewalks or driveways where it is commonly weed whipped too short
- Areas of grass where it is mowed too short
- Areas where the grass is thin and soil is visible
- Areas where the soil is dry or cracked
- High traffic areas
Helpful Tip: When turf is thick and healthy and is watered and mowed correctly our preemergent will last 90-120 days after application. If you experience crabgrass break through during the summer months, please note that it will die in the fall when we get the first frost.
What can I expect when weeds are present in my yard?
When treating these persistent weeds, we are only able to kill what is on the surface, which explains their consistent regrowth throughout the growing season. This will take several applications throughout the year to keep them at bay.
How high should I cut my grass?
Grass should be cut NO shorter than 3.5in-4in. To ensure that your mower is correct, measure the blades from concrete or cement, while mower blades are off.
What are common signs of lawn fungus?
- Inconsistent coloring of turf
- Brown or yellow lesions on grass blades
- Red/ rusty color on shoes or mower blades