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. DIRECT - Direct downspouts onto grass. City 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 . DIRECT - Direct downspouts onto grass . City Detroit Lakes