Detroit, MI

Powell & Son LLC

4.6 (60 reviews)

Powell & Son LLC is a lawn care business serving Detroit with strong customer reviews and a 4.6-star rating from 60 local customers. The company offers lawn maintenance services to residential properties throughout the area. More information is available on their website.

Service area: Likely serves the East English Village, Lafayette Park, and surrounding Detroit neighborhoods.

(313) 865-0745 Website View on Google Maps
12730 Woodrow Wilson St, Detroit, MI 48238, USA

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Lawn Care in Detroit

Powell & Son LLC serves customers in Detroit, MI, which sits in the Cool-Season Northern climate zone. Lawn care timing here means working with Kentucky bluegrass and Tall fescue grasses through a mid-april through late october mow season.

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Mow season
Pre-emergent
Fertilize
Aeration
Overseeding
Dormancy
Mow season
Pre-emergent crabgrass
Fertilization application
Aeration
Overseeding
Dormancy
Mow frequency
Once a week from mid-April through October when grass is actively growing. Slow to bi-weekly during mid-summer heat stress and early spring/late fall.
Mow height
Tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass: 3 to 4 inches. Raise to the high end (4 inches) during summer heat to shade roots. Lower (2.5 inches) for the final fall cut.
Pre-emergent timing
Mid-March to mid-April — apply when soil temperatures reach 55°F or forsythia bushes start blooming
Aeration window
Early to mid-September — the optimal window when soil temperatures cool and roots resume active growth

What to know about hiring a Detroit pro

Northern lawns face white grubs in mid-summer (a mid-July preventative is standard) and snow mold in late winter where snow piles linger. Brown patch fungus appears during humid July-August heat spells. Many states including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan restrict phosphorus in non-establishment fertilizer to protect waterways. Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue dominate the region because they tolerate cold winters and recover well in the cool spring and fall growing windows.

When evaluating Powell & Son LLC or any other lawn care provider in Detroit, ask how they handle the local timing windows above — a pro who can explain their pre-emergent schedule and seasonal approach is one who knows the MI climate.

Lawn care licensing in Michigan

Michigan licenses commercial pesticide applicators through MDARD under Category 3A (Turfgrass Pest Management). Michigan is one of the states with phosphorus fertilizer restrictions to protect Great Lakes water quality, particularly in lake-adjacent communities.

What to ask Powell & Son LLC

Verify the MDARD Category 3A license. Ask whether they use phosphorus-free fertilizers on established lawns — Michigan law allows phosphorus only for new establishment or when soil tests show deficiency.

Licensing administered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Verify any commercial applicator credential through the MDARD public license lookup.

Lawn Care FAQs for Detroit

Common questions homeowners ask about lawn care in Detroit.

When does mowing season start in Detroit, MI?
Mid-April through late October
How often should I mow my lawn in Detroit?
Once a week from mid-April through October when grass is actively growing. Slow to bi-weekly during mid-summer heat stress and early spring/late fall.
What is the best mowing height for a lawn in Detroit?
Tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass: 3 to 4 inches. Raise to the high end (4 inches) during summer heat to shade roots. Lower (2.5 inches) for the final fall cut.
When should I apply pre-emergent crabgrass control in Detroit?
Mid-March to mid-April — apply when soil temperatures reach 55°F or forsythia bushes start blooming
When is the best time to aerate a lawn in Detroit?
Early to mid-September — the optimal window when soil temperatures cool and roots resume active growth
When should I overseed my lawn in Detroit?
Mid-September, immediately after aeration — perennial ryegrass germinates fastest, Kentucky bluegrass takes longer
How much water does a lawn in Detroit need?
1 to 1.5 inches per week during active growth, including rainfall. Deep, infrequent watering (2-3 times per week) beats daily shallow watering. Reduce during winter dormancy.
Do I need a sprinkler system for a lawn in Detroit?
Irrigation is helpful but not required — natural rainfall typically covers most of the season. Established lawns survive 2-3 weeks of summer drought by going semi-dormant.
What grass types are common in Detroit, Michigan?
Kentucky bluegrass, Tall fescue, Perennial ryegrass, Fine fescue. Cool-season grasses thrive in spring and fall. Summer heat stress above 85°F requires raising mowing height to 3-4 inches and watering deeply but infrequently. Avoid fertilizing during heat waves.
What pests, diseases, and local regulations affect lawns in Detroit?
Northern lawns face white grubs in mid-summer (a mid-July preventative is standard) and snow mold in late winter where snow piles linger. Brown patch fungus appears during humid July-August heat spells. Many states including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan restrict phosphorus in non-establishment fertilizer to protect waterways. Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue dominate the region because they tolerate cold winters and recover well in the cool spring and fall growing windows.

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