As winter fades into spring, now is the time to refresh your lawn. If you live in the warm south or the cold north, spring helps you start healthy grass. Here are seven lawn care steps to help your garden grow this spring.
1. Inspect and Prepare Your Equipment
Before you work on your lawn, check your tools. Look at each tool and see if it works well. Check for broken parts, change the oil, and sharpen dull mower blades. If you use battery tools, make sure the batteries are fully charged. Clean the mower deck to remove any old clippings. If you have time, clean your tools well to start fresh.
2. Conduct a Soil Test
Spring is a good time to test your soil. A soil test shows you the levels of nutrients and the pH value. With this result, you know what your soil needs. Many guides explain how to test your soil. Knowing your soil helps build a strong start for grass growth.
3. Plan for Pre-emergent or Seeding
In spring, choose whether to use a herbicide or plant grass seed. Herbicides stop weeds like crabgrass and foxtail from growing. But if you add seeds to your lawn, do not use herbicide first. Check your lawn closely. If you have bare spots, plant seeds there and use herbicide on other parts.
4. Spring Seeding Considerations
When your lawn shows winter damage or you start fresh, you might plant new grass in spring. Be aware that spring can bring challenges. Weeds may grow fast and changing temperatures may slow seed growth. Early seeding can help, yet fall may bring better results when overseeding.
5. Know When to Start Mowing
When your grass begins to grow, wait to mow until it is about 3 inches tall. Also, check that night temperatures stay above 25°F. Cutting the grass when it is too cold can stress it and make it turn brown.
6. Manage Watering Wisely
As the air gets warmer and rain patterns change, watering becomes needed. Early spring brings rain, but later the soil may dry out. Watch the rain and water when needed. This gives your grass enough water and avoids extra runoff.
7. Consider Fertilization Needs
After you get your soil test results, plan your fertilizer use. In early spring, use a slow-release, granular fertilizer that gives steady nutrients. This steady feeding helps your grass grow well through the warm months.
Conclusion
Early spring gives you a chance to start lawn care right. Check your tools, test your soil, and plan whether to use herbicides or plant seeds. Manage mowing, watering, and fertilizing with care. This way, you set up a healthy lawn as the growing season begins. Follow these steps and enjoy a strong garden this year!
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