Summer Is in Full Swing. Is Your Landscape Feeling the Stress?

Summer is one of the most enjoyable times of the year in Metro Detroit, but it can also be one of the most stressful seasons for your landscape. Heat, inconsistent rainfall, severe storms, insects, and even poor air quality can all take a toll on your trees, shrubs, and lawn.

The good news? Many of these issues can be managed with proactive care and professional guidance.

Dry Grass, Brown Patches, and Weeds

If your lawn is looking thin, dry, or overrun with weeds, you are not alone. Summer heat and drought conditions can weaken turf, making it more difficult for grass to compete and recover.

How Camelot Can Help:
Our Organic Lawn Program is designed to strengthen turf naturally, improve soil health, and create a more resilient lawn that can better withstand summer stress. Healthier grass also means fewer opportunities for weeds to take over.

Summer Storm Damage

Michigan summers often bring strong storms that can leave behind broken limbs, split trunks, and damaged trees. Even if damage is not immediately visible, weakened trees can become future safety hazards.

How Camelot Can Help:
Our certified arborists can assess storm-damaged trees, identify potential risks, and recommend pruning, treatment, or removal when necessary. Addressing storm damage quickly can help prevent additional problems and protect your property.

Insects and Plant Pests

Many insects and pests are highly active during the summer months. Leaf damage, discoloration, thinning canopies, and declining plant health can all be signs that something is wrong.

How Camelot Can Help:
Our Plant Health Care programs and detailed scouting services allow us to identify insect and disease issues early. By catching problems before they become widespread, we can recommend targeted treatments that protect the health and beauty of your landscape.

Mosquitoes Taking Over Your Yard?

Mosquitoes can quickly turn a beautiful backyard into a place no one wants to spend time in.

How Camelot Can Help:
Our Organic Insect Control Program helps reduce populations of mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, ants, wasps, hornets, and other nuisance pests, allowing you to enjoy your outdoor spaces all summer long.

Wildfire Smoke and Environmental Stress

The Canadian wildfire smoke affecting our region is another reminder that plants experience stress too. While mature trees can typically tolerate short periods of poor air quality, landscapes already struggling with drought, pests, or disease may become more vulnerable.

How Camelot Can Help:
Our Board-Certified Master Arborists can evaluate your landscape for signs of stress and develop customized recommendations to improve plant health, increase resilience, and help your property recover from challenging environmental conditions.

Success Starts with Scouting

One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is waiting until damage becomes severe before seeking help. By the time symptoms become obvious, plants may already be under significant stress.

Our Board-Certified Master Arborists conduct thorough property assessments to identify issues early, determine what is thriving and what needs attention, and create customized care plans based on your property’s specific needs.

No two landscapes are alike, and your care plan should not be either.

Whether you are dealing with brown lawns, storm damage, insects, mosquitoes, or environmental stress, Camelot Tree & Shrub Co. has the expertise to help protect your investment and keep your landscape healthy for seasons to come.