As spring temperatures settle in across the country, it's time to start considering your lawn care efforts for the warm-weather seasons. Many new homeowners find themselves uncertain about where to start as the weather warms up and may inadvertently waste efforts. If you want to make the most of your spring lawn preparations, there are some things that you should consider.
Start By Eliminating Winter Debris
As everything thaws and the snow melts for the season, you may find that the edges of your yard are left with rocks, debris, and dirt accumulation from the snowplow efforts throughout the winter. This is typically unavoidable but, if left where it is, will hinder grass growth and damage the edges of your property.
Take time to clear out the debris and dirt from the edges of your property as early in the season as possible so that your grass has the best possible chance of revitalization and growth. The longer you leave it, the longer it blocks sunlight from the grass, which is necessary to restore it after the winter season.
Address Remnants Of Fall And Winter Storms
Walk through your property and remove any sticks, branches, or rocks that have accumulated over the winter. Sometimes the snow and ice on the trees can cause more vulnerable branches to break and fall into the snow where they stay buried until the thaw. Addressing all of this now ensures that you avoid that debris when you mow the grass again, protecting your mower from damage.
Prune Your Trees
Prune any maple, evergreen, or birch trees on your property in this early spring period. That's the best time for these trees because you can prune before the fresh spring growth starts, allowing the tree to focus its growth where it needs it the most instead of trying to cultivate branches or limbs that should be cut away.
Treat The Soil And Add Seed
Add topsoil in any areas that look worse for wear after the snow melts away. Then, fill in bare grass areas with fresh seed after the temperatures remain consistently above freezing, even overnight. Protect the seed with straw because hungry birds will forage and may eat your grass seed before it has a chance to do anything.
The better prepared you are for the spring season, the better chance your lawn has to thrive. Consider these tips and talk with a lawn care professional for more support.
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