Now that we are in the dead of winter, it is time to start looking forward to the sun, warmer temperatures, and spring. Snow and ice as they melt will leave things brown and your lawn ready to grow. You can make your spring lawn care look better with a few easy steps that will be sure to make a difference.
Spring Clean-Up:
The first and foremost task is to clean up your lawn. Leaves, any debris, and more from before the snowfall should be picked up. For this, you will need some rakes or a leaf blower. Make sure that if you mow, bag debris so that the lawnmower and lawn do not get clogged up with debris. Just a clean-up will already have your lawn looking better for spring.
Apply Mulch:
Mulching is another task to make your lawn ready for spring growth. A trim and edging can help your lawn look great, but mulching your landscaping will make your lawn look a cut above the rest. Replacing lost mulch is also important to make sure it doesn’t look spotty or patchy. Mulching is an easy effective task at making your lawn look amazing this spring!
Fertilize:
Another key step is to fertilize and apply a preventative chemical to prevent weeds and unwanted grasses. This will make your lawn grow thicker, fuller, and greener. When you apply the first time, make sure to just do fertilizer and herbicide. After that, let it grow for a few weeks and come back for a second time and apply again. This time add a weed killer to take care of any weeds that were missed the first time.
Mow:
First, inspect your lawnmower and make sure it has proper maintenance. This can include a good check-up on oil, gas and making sure the blades are sharp. After that, make sure to mow starting early in the season and make sure to keep mowing often. Making sure the grass is mowed often, will make growth easier on the grass, and keep your lawn looking even, fuller, and sharp.
Trim:
Trimming is a great way to make your lawn look amazing for spring. Any shrubs, trees, and other plants may need to be trimmed. Make sure to look at any specific instructions for plants to make sure that this is recommended first! Trimming dead branches will help make your yard look ready for spring.
If you want any advice, contact A+ Lawn Care for all of your spring lawn needs.