Have you ever looked at those pristine lawns advertised on television or in magazines and had the desire to get your lawn to look the same way? Are you striving for that lush, healthy lawn that you and your family will enjoy all year long? If so, we have good news for you… It is possible with some spring lawn care!
Spring is a critical time for your lawn, as it is coming out of winter dormancy and preparing for the growing season. Prepare your lawn to thrive this spring and beyond by checking these spring lawn care tasks off your to-do list!
Do Some Spring Cleaning
Any debris that has accumulated in your lawn after winter needs to be cleaned up. This may include sticks, twigs, leaves, or any other type of debris that should not be there.
If left on your lawn, debris can create a welcoming environment for:
- Lawn pests like grubs, cutworms, and chinch bugs who suck essential nutrients from your grass, causing extensive damage (all while hiding under the lawn debris.)
- Lawn diseases like spring dead spot and snow mold, to be present on your lawn without being noticed, eventually causing further damage.
Set your lawn up for success by investing some time into a quick cleanup before moving onto the next step, which is…
Aeration And Overseeding
Following your spring clean up, you’re going to want to aerate and overseed. Aeration is the process of removing compacted plugs of soil from your lawn, giving it room to receive important nutrients like air, water, along with the nutrients provided via fertilizer. By aerating, you’re essentially giving your lawn room to breathe!
Overseeding is the process of planting a high-volume of grass seed into bare, dead, or dying areas of your lawn. This will improve the density of the grass, bringing balance and beauty back to your lawn. By aerating and overseeding you are preparing your lawn for sustained growth while removing the threat that compacted soil and thatch can have on your grass.
Apply Spring Fertilizer
As soon as the grass begins growing, it’s time for the first application of spring fertilizer. This application will provide your lawn with three benefits to its overall health and appearance.
Some of the benefits of applying spring fertilizer include:
- A jump start for your lawn – A spring fertilizer will help your lawn break winter dormancy, while providing it with important nutrients, giving your lawn a jump start on the growing season.
- The promotion of root development – The nutrients provided in spring fertilizers will aid in the development of your grass’ root systems. This will allow your grass to grow thicker, and healthier. In turn, your grass will be able to withstand extreme weather, foot traffic, diseases, insects, or weeds.
- The suppression of weed germination – A thick healthy lawn is the best way to prevent weeds from stealing essential nutrients from your grass. The spring fertilizer will allow your grass to grow in such a way that will suppress any weeds from getting the nutrients they need to grow, ultimately putting a complete stop to weed germination.
Call The Professionals
At Barefoot Lawns, we provide the services to help you prepare your lawn for spring. Get that lush, healthy lawn you will love by giving us a call today at (508) 281-1441 to hear more about our spring lawn care services.
Our experienced lawn care professionals will deliver a full portfolio of applications to ensure your lawn is ready for the growing season. Get the best lawn on the block by contacting us today!
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