After
this year’s chilly winter temperatures and dormant growth, spring lawns need
some extra care. If you take care of your lawn the right way during spring, you
will be rewarded with a beautiful, healthy summer lawn.
Whether
you want to spruce up your new home or add curb appeal in order to sell your
home, now is the time to give your lawn some well-deserved TLC! Here are some
simple lawn care tips will convert your lawn into something you will be proud of
and add value to your home:
Mow your lawn
The
most important thing you need to do focus on to make your lawn look fantastic is regular
and correct mowing. Cut the grass whenever it grows, which will likely be a
weekly task or even more frequent as the weather keeps warming up in spring.
Try to keep grass at the same height throughout spring. 2.3-4 cm high would be
ideal for most lawns, but if your lawn takes lots of wear and tear, then you
can raise the height to 5cm. If the area is extremely shaded then 7.5 cm would
be the right height. Be careful while mowing, because if you mow too short you will
weaken the grass and increase chances of moss and weed development.
Feed your lawn
The
next important thing you need to do during spring is to feed the grass. If you
feed your lawn with a good fertilizer, it obviously will make your grass green,
but more importantly, it will help your grass grow thicker. Fertilizing your lawn also increases its health
and strength, and makes it better prepared to compete with moss, weeds, and
any stress from weather conditions. During spring you should opt for a
granular feed that will offer your lawn with regular amount of nutrients through
several weeks. Make sure you apply your granular lawn feed evenly over the
entire lawn, and the best way to do so will be to use a lawn spreader.
Aerate your lawn
With
time, your lawn’s soil becomes compacted, and this reduces the air pockets that
allow water and nutrients to reach the roots of your grass. If you want to
tackle this problem, you must aerate your lawn annually. Spring is the best
time for lawn aeration and once the process is complete, your lawn will again
get its proper share of water and nutrients. Before long, your lawn will spring back to life
and stay healthy all the year round.
Treat weeds
Lawn
weeds are little culprits that can prevent you from enjoying a healthy
full-grown lawn. Early spring is the best time to apply herbicide, as it
prevents weeds from developing. It is a lot easier to get rid of weeds even
before they develop than to deal with them once they have completely matured.
So make sure you apply a pre-emergent weed killer in the spring and it will offer
you great results.
Over-seed to cover bald patches
As
the lawn ages, the reproduction rate also slows down. Nobody likes bald patches
in their lawns! Apart from looking bad, these areas also increase chances of weed and moss development. As soon as the last snow disappears, spread
grass seeds all over your lawn at the recommended rate. New grass will start
developing soon filling in those bare areas. This will help to make your lawn look healthy
and beautiful once again.
