We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your lawn. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Professional"
Sandi L on May 2021
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your lawn. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Professional"
Sandi L on May 2021
We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Discover the beauty of Northern Michigan with Morgan Outdoor, your premier lawn & landscaping experts. We offer Residential and Commercial Lawn Maintenance, as well as Landscaping Services to transform your outdoor spaces and proudly service Traverse City, Williamsburg, Peninsula Township, Elk Rapids, Torch Lake, Alden, & Bellaire, MI.
"They do a very good job and get the work done right and fast"
Christian H on June 2024
We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Discover the beauty of Northern Michigan with Morgan Outdoor, your premier lawn & landscaping experts. We offer Residential and Commercial Lawn Maintenance, as well as Landscaping Services to transform your outdoor spaces and proudly service Traverse City, Williamsburg, Peninsula Township, Elk Rapids, Torch Lake, Alden, & Bellaire, MI.
"They do a very good job and get the work done right and fast"
Christian H on June 2024
LaPierre Services, LLC has the knowledge and expertise for all of your exterior and interior painting needs. We pride ourselves in quality work and pay close attention to details. Call today for a free quote!
"I can recommend LaPierre Services for any painting job big or small. Professional, reliable, great attention to detail and easy to communicate with."
Mary Elizabeth B on October 2024
LaPierre Services, LLC has the knowledge and expertise for all of your exterior and interior painting needs. We pride ourselves in quality work and pay close attention to details. Call today for a free quote!
"I can recommend LaPierre Services for any painting job big or small. Professional, reliable, great attention to detail and easy to communicate with."
Mary Elizabeth B on October 2024
We put our whole Hearts into our work for you. We are not the fastest contractors, but we are the best. We take our time to do things right the first time. We are confident enough to offer a 30 day guarantee on all our projects.
We put our whole Hearts into our work for you. We are not the fastest contractors, but we are the best. We take our time to do things right the first time. We are confident enough to offer a 30 day guarantee on all our projects.
Caviness Outdoor Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Trammel was very professional and was prompt and his work was very good"
Kevin M on June 2025
Caviness Outdoor Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Trammel was very professional and was prompt and his work was very good"
Kevin M on June 2025
Your project no matter how large or small is important to us. Any home improvement project can be overwhelming at times. Long Lake Plumbing, LLC strives to give you as much help and direction as we can from start of your project through completion. Thank you for your interest in our company. We look forward to working with you.
"Bob was great!!! He came out and got us hot water the next day! Excellent service, very fair, and affordable."
ANN D on July 2020
Your project no matter how large or small is important to us. Any home improvement project can be overwhelming at times. Long Lake Plumbing, LLC strives to give you as much help and direction as we can from start of your project through completion. Thank you for your interest in our company. We look forward to working with you.
"Bob was great!!! He came out and got us hot water the next day! Excellent service, very fair, and affordable."
ANN D on July 2020
Jerry's lawn care and repair. Putting you Number one in all your Lawncare needs. Also 20 years of small engine experience. We also offer first cut free up to 3". Monthly billing...
Jerry's lawn care and repair. Putting you Number one in all your Lawncare needs. Also 20 years of small engine experience. We also offer first cut free up to 3". Monthly billing...
This is a family owned and operated business. We work all year around. From snow plowing and roof shoveling in the winter to landscaping and irrigation system installations in the summer and so much in between. Let us know what your outdoor needs are for your free quote.
This is a family owned and operated business. We work all year around. From snow plowing and roof shoveling in the winter to landscaping and irrigation system installations in the summer and so much in between. Let us know what your outdoor needs are for your free quote.
We are here to serve you! CONTACT US TODAY! YOUR NORTHERN MICHIGAN TREE CARE EXPERTS We are excited to provide professional tree services at reasonable rates, with honesty and dependability to the residents and businesses of northwest Michigan. By investing in state-of-the-art, reliable equipment & training we are able to meet your tree related needs at home or business with excellence. Parshall Tree Care Experts recognize the need to be competitive in today’s economy and intends to address each customer’s job accordingly. As stated in our mission statement, Parshall Tree Care Experts strive to “exceed expectations…not your budget.” Give us a call and we’ll come out promptly, determine your needs and provide you with an estimate of the cost, usually during our initial visit. Family owned & operated in Traverse City, Michigan.
We are here to serve you! CONTACT US TODAY! YOUR NORTHERN MICHIGAN TREE CARE EXPERTS We are excited to provide professional tree services at reasonable rates, with honesty and dependability to the residents and businesses of northwest Michigan. By investing in state-of-the-art, reliable equipment & training we are able to meet your tree related needs at home or business with excellence. Parshall Tree Care Experts recognize the need to be competitive in today’s economy and intends to address each customer’s job accordingly. As stated in our mission statement, Parshall Tree Care Experts strive to “exceed expectations…not your budget.” Give us a call and we’ll come out promptly, determine your needs and provide you with an estimate of the cost, usually during our initial visit. Family owned & operated in Traverse City, Michigan.
We make it look like a pro did it
We make it look like a pro did it
Most residential lawn removal projects don't require permits, but regulations vary significantly between municipalities. You might need authorization when removing substantial soil volumes or making major landscape alterations. Contact your local building department or planning office before beginning work. Some homeowners associations also maintain specific landscaping requirements that could affect your plans, so reviewing any applicable community guidelines is equally important.
Converting removed lawn material into compost is often feasible when the grass hasn't received extensive chemical treatments. For best results, break larger sod pieces into smaller sections and combine them with other compostable materials in a dedicated composting system. Regular turning accelerates decomposition and produces nutrient-rich material that can benefit your new landscape. This approach reduces disposal costs while creating valuable soil amendments for future gardening projects.
Using a mechanical sod cutter delivers the most efficient results for most properties. These specialized machines cleanly separate grass and shallow roots from the soil below, allowing for rapid removal across substantial areas. While manual approaches cost less initially, they progress much more slowly. Chemical methods require extended time periods for complete effectiveness. For optimal efficiency, evaluate equipment rental costs against professional service rates, particularly for medium to large properties.
New plantings can begin one to two weeks after lawn removal, provided you've addressed any soil contamination concerns and completed necessary grading or amendments. The removal process often disturbs dormant weed seeds, so monitoring for unwanted growth during this transition period is advisable. Professional soil testing helps identify any nutrient deficiencies or pH imbalances that should be corrected before investing in new plantings or turf installation.
Lawn removal frequently alters how water moves across your property, particularly during heavy rainfall. Established grass root systems help stabilize soil and absorb precipitation, functions that disappear with removal. Your replacement landscape plan should address potential drainage changes through appropriate grading, soil amendments, or dedicated drainage features. Observing water movement patterns after removal provides valuable information for addressing any problematic areas before completing your new landscape installation.