LAWN CARE TIPS KEEP GRASS MOWED The City of Detroit Lakes has an ordinance regarding high Grass and noxious weeds. Properties with grass longer than 6 inches are in violation of the ordinance. Keep grass at 2 1/2 to 3 inches long for a healthy lawn. REMOVE Remove damaged and dead vegetation. RESEED Reseed bare spots caused by salt with a salt-tolerant grass mix. Then keep the ground moist for 3-4 weeks. WAIT TO FERTILIZE Fall is the best time to fertilize. SWEEP UP Sweep up lawn products that fall on driveways or sidewalks. REUSE Reuse or properly dispose of lawn products or chemical waste. KEEP DRAINS CLEAR Keep storm drains clear of debris. CLEAN Clean material from gutters. City DIRECT Direct downspouts onto grass. Detroit Lakes LAWN CARE TIPS KEEP GRASS MOWED The City of Detroit Lakes has an ordinance regarding high Grass and noxious weeds. Properties with grass longer than 6 inches are in violation of the ordinance. Keep grass at 2 1/2 to 3 inches long for a healthy lawn. REMOVE Remove damaged and dead vegetation. RESEED Reseed bare spots caused by salt with a salt-tolerant grass mix. Then keep the ground moist for 3-4 weeks. WAIT TO FERTILIZE Fall is the best time to fertilize. SWEEP UP Sweep up lawn products that fall on driveways or sidewalks. REUSE Reuse or properly dispose of lawn products or chemical waste. KEEP DRAINS CLEAR Keep storm drains clear of debris. CLEAN Clean material from gutters. City DIRECT Direct downspouts onto grass. Detroit Lakes