Spring is the perfect time to give your lawn the attention it needs after a long winter. With the right care, you can ensure your grass comes back lush, green, and healthy.
1. Clean Up Winter Debris
Start by removing any leaves, branches, and other debris that accumulated over winter. This allows sunlight and air to reach your grass.
2. Test Your Soil
Understanding your soil's pH and nutrient levels helps you apply the right treatments. Most lawns thrive with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
3. Aerate Your Lawn
Core aeration reduces soil compaction and allows water, nutrients, and air to reach grass roots more effectively.
4. Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicide
Timing is crucial for weed prevention. Apply pre-emergent herbicide before weed seeds germinate, typically when soil temperatures reach 55°F.
5. Start Mowing at the Right Height
Begin mowing when grass reaches about 3 inches. Never remove more than one-third of the blade height at a time.
6. Overseed Thin Areas
Spring is an excellent time to fill in bare or thin spots with new grass seed that matches your existing lawn.