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06/13/2026

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We build the one that lasts.

06/12/2026

🌱 Ascochyta Leaf Blight: What Michigan Lawns Are Facing This Week

Michigan’s unpredictable weather—a wet, cool spring followed by sudden heat and drought—has created the perfect storm for Ascochyta leaf blight to strike lawns across the state. If your lawn is showing irregular patches of bleached, straw-colored turf, you’re not alone.

What’s Happening?
Ascochyta leaf blight is a foliar disease that thrives when turf is stressed by drought after prolonged wet conditions. While it usually causes temporary damage, the recent weather shift has made it more visible. The good news? Recovery is likely within a few weeks, especially with cooler temperatures on the horizon.

Key Symptoms to Look For:
✔ Bleached, straw-colored patches in lawns
✔ Streaks or irregular damage, often appearing after mowing
✔ Frayed leaf tips, which can worsen with dull mower blades

How to Help Your Lawn Recover:
✅ Avoid mowing when wet (if possible) to prevent further spread.
✅ Sharpen your mower blades—clean cuts reduce stress on grass.
✅ Skip over-fertilizing—let the turf recover naturally.
✅ Stay patient—roots and crowns aren’t damaged, so regrowth is on the way!

Why Now?
The fungus behind Ascochyta produces spores in wet conditions and spreads through rain, irrigation, or lawn equipment. While it might look severe, this disease is not caused by fertilizer or pesticides—it’s a temporary setback.

🔗 Learn more from MSU Extension

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/turf-update-ascochyta-leaf-blight-damaging-lawns?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=extensiondigests

Have you spotted Ascochyta in your lawn? Share your experiences or recovery tips below! 👇

Ascochyta leaf blight has damaged lawns in the last week, causing concern and questions about recovery.

06/12/2026

🌱 Turfgrass Updates You Should Know

🔹 40 Years of Turfgrass Excellence
Michigan State University’s Turfgrass Management Program, MSU Athletics, and Spartan Turf Products have teamed up for 40+ years to lead turf research and education. Collaboration at its finest! 🏟️🌿

🌦️ Ascochyta Leaf Blight Hits Lawns
Michigan’s wild weather—wet spring + sudden heat—has triggered Ascochyta leaf blight in lawns. While usually temporary, recovery takes patience. 🌾💦

📢 EPA’s New Pesticide Rules
The EPA now requires applicators to check the Bulletins Live! Two Tracker for location-based pesticide restrictions to protect endangered species. Stay compliant! 🌍🔍

What’s your biggest challenge in turf management? Drop your thoughts below! 👇

06/12/2026

Small hardscape touches like this paver extension completely change how a driveway feels.

Instead of an abrupt end where concrete meets grass, you get clean lines that connect your entrance to the rest of your landscape.

06/11/2026

Your boxwoods looking a little sad lately? 🌿 The boxwood leafminer might be to blame! In Michigan, this hidden pest can seriously disfigure your favorite shrubs, causing leaf discoloration and stunted growth.These tiny orange midges lay eggs that hatch into larvae, which feed inside the leaves, creating blisters and weakening your plants over time.

Early detection is key! Check your boxwoods for blistered leaves or weak growth, and consider treatment options to protect your landscape. Have you noticed any signs of this pest in your garden?

Learn more.

Spring time reveals damage from a boxwood pest that was active late last summer.

06/11/2026

The Rachael Campbell project shows what happens when you get the foundation right.

Retaining wall, fresh mulch beds, and strategic plantings that actually complement the home instead of competing with it.

06/09/2026

A water main break wiped out this customer's entire front yard - landscaping, walkway, everything.

Now she's getting a complete renovation with new sprinkler system, custom plant beds, and fresh sod. Sometimes disasters lead to the best upgrades.

06/08/2026

From concept to completion.

When you design hardscaping that actually connects to how people live, the outdoor space becomes part of the home instead of just decoration.

06/05/2026

This property went from bare dirt to a landscape that looks like it's been there for years.

Planning, installation, and that finished look that feels intentional - not just thrown together.

06/05/2026

🦟 Tired of Mosquitoes and Ticks Taking Over Your Yard?

If you're planning a graduation party, family gathering, wedding, or simply want to enjoy your outdoor space this summer, Brogan's Outdoor Services offers professional Mosquito & Tick Suppression Applications designed to help you take your yard back.

Our treatments target mosquitoes and ticks where they live and hide—ornamental shrubs, landscape beds, wooded edges, groundcover, and other shaded areas around your property.

✅ Provides approximately 4–5 weeks of mosquito and tick suppression
✅ Available as a one-time event application or as part of a seasonal protection program
✅ Helps reduce mosquito populations around patios, decks, pools, play areas, and outdoor living spaces
✅ Reduces tick activity in areas where families and pets spend time

Why are there so many ticks this year?

Oakland County has experienced several years of favorable conditions for tick populations, including mild winters, abundant wildlife hosts such as deer and rodents, and ideal spring moisture levels. As a result, many homeowners are reporting significantly higher tick activity than they remember seeing in previous years.

Every property is different, which is why pricing is based on:

• Property size
• Amount of landscape beds, shrubs, and plant material
• Presence of wooded areas and natural habitat
• Overall treatment area

Whether you need protection for a special event or season-long suppression, we're happy to provide a customized quote.

Give us a call and enjoy your yard again this summer.

📞 Brogan's Outdoor Services
Protecting families, pets, and outdoor spaces throughout Southeast Michigan.

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