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Folks in Michigan City have soil composition completely different than Perma-Green’s LaPorte city customers. From watering tips to fertilizers, knowing the soil composition and what is proven to work changes throughout LaPorte County.

The Best Lawn Care in LaPorte County with 50 Years Experience!

It takes a native to the region to understand the unique challenges and diversity of LaPorte County. For over 50 years, Perma-Green has been the best lawn care in Laporte County.  Perma-Green built its reputation by providing customers around LaPorte County with micro-climate expertise.

While our teams have been considered the best local lawn care in Westville and LaPorte since the 70s, the outcomes earned in the challenging soils along Lake Michigan are legendary.  Homeowners in Michigan City, Michiana Shore, and Beverly Shores love Perma-Green for its expertise in weed and feed, overseeding, and aeration. Our tips for helping people know when and how much to mow and water throughout the growing season lead to the development of the page. This page empowers our LaPorte County customers with best-practice solutions 24/7/365.

LaPorte County Soil: Much of the soil in LaPorte County consists of heavy clay, which can cause poor drainage and result in compacted soil. Turfgrass roots may struggle to grow deeply in compacted or poorly drained soils, leading to weak, unhealthy lawns. Regular aeration, lawn fertilizer and weed control, and best practice mowing and watering can help develop a healthy, gorgeous lawn.

Soils in Michigan City, Michiana Shores, and Beverly Shores can vary widely, but many areas along the lake have sandy soils that drain quickly, leading to dry summer conditions. Sandy soils require more frequent watering and fertilization to maintain turfgrass health. In contrast, inland areas may have more clay-heavy soils that retain water, causing drainage issues and potential compaction.

 

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Steve Daly of Perma-Green gives lawn tips to NWI homeowners about fertilizer, watering and more

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LaPorte County Lawn Care Advisory

Lawn Watering Advisory: How Much is Enough?
To keep your lawn healthy and green, grass typically requires 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, including rainfall. The key is to water deeply and infrequently, ideally once or twice a week, rather than daily. This encourages the development of deeper root systems and increases drought resistance. Early morning watering—between 5 AM and 10 AM—is ideal to reduce evaporation and minimize the risk of fungal growth. Use a rain gauge or a tuna can to measure water output during irrigation to ensure you’re meeting your lawn’s needs.

Adjust your watering habits according to the soil type, weather conditions, and grass species. Sandy soil drains quickly and may require shorter, more frequent watering sessions, while clay soil retains moisture and benefits from fewer, longer sessions. Cool-season grasses like fescue or Kentucky bluegrass tend to need more consistent watering, especially in the heat of summer. In contrast, warm-season grasses are more drought-tolerant and may need less frequent irrigation. Skip watering altogether after heavy rainfall to avoid overwatering, and increase frequency during prolonged dry spells.

LaPorte County is diverse with unique soil composition throughout the County. The secret is having the experience to know when to feed, water, and treat.

LaPorte County Soil Composition

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Lawn Care Application Timing & Pest Outbreak for LaPorte County

Predicting pest outbreaks by calendar date in LaPorte County, IN is unpredictable and unreliable from year to year. Growing degree-days accumulate heat units to accurately predict biological phenomena even when the season is unpredictable. GDDTracker is an online tool created for turfgrass managers in the Great Lakes Region; helping them predict pest outbreaks and application timing for their location.

Average Soil Temperature in LaPorte County, IN

Soil Temperature links track grass, insects and pests, and disease pressure to correlate with temperature.

Certain insects, weeds and diseases thrive in certain soil temperatures. Having updated information about your local soil temperature and the pests common to your LaPorte County, IN area can help you prevent and treat for optimal turfgrass quality.

Average Soil Moisture in LaPorte County, IN

The soil moisture link for LaPorte to help you grow and maintain a healthy yard.

Soil moisture is an important issue in growing and maintaining healthy grass. Knowing the soil moisture in your LaPorte County, IN can help optimize water conservation and provide good turf conditions.

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Lawn Fertilizers & Weed Control from LaPorte County's Best Lawn Care

Weed Infestations: Crabgrass, dandelions, and broadleaf plants are common in LaPorte County. The moist environment, combined with occasional periods of drought, creates ideal conditions for weeds to take root and outcompete turfgrass. Pre-emergent herbicides, consistent mowing, and proper fertilization can help reduce weed competition.

Invasive Species: Besides common weeds, invasive species (such as certain grasses or plants) can threaten turfgrass health. These invasive species may spread rapidly in disturbed areas or under poor growing conditions, outcompeting the desired turf species.

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Lawn Plans & Watering in Michigan City and LaPorte

Steve Daly says watering correctly is the key to a healthy lawn in LaPorte County. Knowing how much to water your lawn in the City of LaPorte differs significantly from Michigan City’s sandy composition. The best lawn care services in LaPorte County will provide watering and mowing tips to ensure a healthy lawn!

The Best Lawn Care Plan Will Fit Your LaPorte Microclimate!

The right full-season fertilizer program is a game changer in LaPorte County. But be careful! A fertilizer application and watering strategy in sandy soil may cause severe issues if used on a lawn with loam soil.

For instance, a lawn care strategy optimized for your yard may be too aggressive or too passive for the neighbor’s lawn down the street. This could result in very different outcomes. This is why many national lawn care companies fail in LaPorte. It takes experience, expertise, and certification.  This is why Perma-Green won’t start any new customers without analysis and estimate.  LEARN: Weed & Feed | Guide to Selecting the Right Plan

The Best LaPorte Lawn Care Begins with This!

The only real solution starts with setting up a no-cost lawn analysis and estimate. Perma-Green recommends closely examining your lawn and listening to your unique goals and issues. To help you decide your goals, Perma-Green offers this helpful link.   LaPorte County Lawn Services.
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