As winter comes to an end, we look forward to warmer, sunny weather! You might start to catch yourself outside more often, relaxing on your lawn with family. But before we can completely relax, your yard could still be recovering from the winter weather and may need some spring lawn care. Here are some quick tips on what you can do to ensure a healthy lawn throughout the Spring and Summer seasons.
CLEAN UP
Leaves, debris, spare logs, and even lawn furniture can cause your grass to suffocate and create matted patches. If left out, these items lead to disease and even invite pests into your yard. Also consider cleaning up silt, fine sand or clay, which can be left behind on your lawn after a flood or heavy rains. You can remove silt and debris by either raking it or washing it with a hose.
OBSERVE THE SOIL
Take a good hard look around your yard. Do you see the presence of moss or algae? This could be from water moisture from heavy rains, flooding, and/or compacted soil. You can rake away the moss and algae, but you will most likely need professional treatment to further help. A professional can perform lawn aeration to help your lawn grass grow by improving soil drainage.
FEED THE GRASS
You may also see bare, yellow patches on your lawn. These could be due to several factors: heavy traffic, nutrient deficiencies, lawn pests, neglect, or more. To get your grass back to that beautiful vibrant green color, consider fertilization. Fertilization can help replenish nutrients and start recovering healthy roots.
Overwhelmed with all the steps necessary to get your lawn ready for Spring? Contact your local lawn care company to provide you with a lawn care analysis.
