Healthy Lawn Care Program for Watershed Protection

Contractors: To download an application for the Healthy Lawn Care Program, click here.

ENDORSED MICHIGAN GREEN INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION MEMBERS OFFER LAWN CARE OPTIONS TO PROTECT LAKES, RIVERS & STREAMS

 BINGHAM FARMS, MI--The Healthy Lawn Care Program (HLP) for Watershed Protection is an environmentally sound lawn care program that 19 participating members of the Michigan Green Industry Association are offering.  HLP partners include the Michigan Green Industry Association (MGIA), Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority (SOCWA), Wayne County Department of Environment and Water Resources Commissioner (WRC). The Healthy Lawn Care Program has been initiated to help service companies comply with environmentally sensitive lawn care issues, such as, the over use of fertilizers, pesticides and runoff into storm drains, lakes, streams and rivers.  

Companies endorsed as HLCP service providers offer additional lawn care options, to their customer.  Services that protect the watershed consist of the following key components: On-site consultations, soil nutrient testing, fertilizer options (including at least 40% slow-release fertilizer), fertilizer quantities of either two, three or four pounds of nitrogen applied over the growing season (depending on type of turf), low or NO-phosphorus options, advice to homeowners on proper maintenance and cultural practices, such as, mowing and watering. Pesticide options for insect and disease control may include programs such as:  no pesticide, spot-treatment for weeds or one-time "rescue operation" for weed control.

The MGIA is proud to announce the following endorsed member lawn care companies in Michigan.  For more information on the MGIA or our members, contact Diane Andrews at (248) 646-4992 or dandrews@landscape.org. Visit our web site at www.landscape.org.

Funded in part through a grant from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), 2009
Endorsed MGIA Lawn Care Professionals offering the Healthy Lawn Care Program for Watershed Protection

Dana Stevens
All State Tree & Lawn Service Inc.
4926 Fernlee Ave.
Royal Oak, MI 48073-1017
(248) 689-5750
www.allstatetree.net

Jim Berns
Berns Landscaping Services Inc.
23500 Blackstone Ave.
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 756-1145
www.bernslandscape.com

Tom Korth
Classic Turf LLC (A Division
of Westside Forestry)
22510 Hoover Rd.
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 757-7700
www.classic-turf.com

Steve Martinko
Contender's Tree & Lawn Specialists, Inc.
8250 Old White Lake Rd., Ste. B
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 698-4470
www.contenders-mi.com

Chris Fox
Custom Greenery Lawn Care, Inc.
28252 Grand River Ave.
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
(248) 471-1776

Dave Alexander
D.A. Alexander & Co., Inc.
12711 Farmington Rd.
Livonia, MI 48150-1264
(734) 427-0030
www.daalexander.com

W. George Jackson
D & G Natures Way, Inc.
P.O. Box 88
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 437-3459
www.dgnaturesway.com

Matt Nihranz
Fertilizer Plus
31190 Dequindre
Warren, MI 48092
1-877-FERT-PLUS
www.fertplus.com

Brett Marshall
Marshall Landscape
24343 Gibson
Warren, MI 48089
(313) 885-7272
www.marshalllandscape.com

Pete Schultz
Metro Lawn Spray, Inc.
P.O. Box 317
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 463-1010
www.metrolawnspray.com

Marty Blaszkowski
Michigan Greens-Keeper, Inc.
P.O. Box 202
Clarkston, MI  48347
(248) 393-0973
www.michigangreenskeeper.com

Gary Eichen
Mike’s Tree Surgeons, Inc.
263 Park Street
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 588-0202
www.mikestree.com

Ruth Pianga
Mr. Green Lawn Care
9200 General Dr.
Plymouth, MI 48170
(800) 25-GRASS
www.mrgreenlawncare.com

Tom Bergschwenger
Natural Approach Lawn & Tree, Inc.
P.O. Box 201032
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 791-2677

Tom Morgan
Owen Tree Service
225 N. Lake George Rd.
Attica, MI 48412
(800) 724-6680
www.owentree.com

Paul Peacock
Peacock Landscaping, LLC 
P.O. Box 194
North Street, MI 48049-0194
(810) 327-2684
www.peacocklandscaping.net 

Ron Zemens
Ron-Kare Landscape Co.
17080 Masonic, Ste. 218
Fraser, MI 48026
(586-296-8060
www.ron-kare.com

Dave Stevens
Signature Lawn Care
(A Division of Westside Forestry)
48600 Eleven Mile Rd.
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 449-4949
www.westsideforestry.com

Dana Davis
Smith Tree & Landscape
Service, Inc.
6270 W. Grand River Ave.
Lansing, MI  48906
(517) 321-3553
www.smithtree.com

Michelle Zatorski
Soulliere Landscaping, Inc.
23919 Little Mack
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 776-2811
www.soullieregardens.com

Bill Udell
Total Lawn Care, Inc.
424 W. Houstonia
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-1694
www.totallawncareinc.com

Soil Testing is a Key Component of the Healthy Lawn Care Program

Why test soil for nutrients...
Since plants take up nutrients from the soil, nutrients need to be replenished from time to time. The only way to identify the particular nutrients needed is to test your soil.


Why test soil for organic matter...
Organic matter should comprise 5% or more of the soil by weight (5% - 10% by volume). Because organic matter is continually “used” in a biologically active soil system, it needs to be periodically replaced.

Compost and peat are examples of organic matter materials which improve soil structure, retain water, encourage root penetration, and aerate soil. Compost is particularly beneficial because it gradually releases nutrients, supports beneficial microorganisms and earthworms, and suppresses some soil-borne diseases.

For more information on soil testing, contact your local MSU Extension office.


 
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