Getting your lawn ready for spring takes more than just breaking out your lawn mower. As leading lawn care experts serving the Alpharetta, GA area, Lawn Doctor of Alpharetta-Cumming knows there are a variety of steps you need to take now to experience greener grass and healthier growth later in the spring and into the summer. To help you get there, here are some tips to put to use:
Test your soil pH. The US average rainfall rate is 39 inches per year. In Alpharetta, Georgia, the average is 53 inches. So much rain can lead to a host of lawn care challenges, including soil that’s too acidic. That’s why it’s important to test your soil and correct any imbalances.
De-thatch your lawn. Thatch is simply dead and dying turfgrass that lies on the surface of the soil. Some is fine. A thick layer, however, means nutrients, water, and air cannot penetrate and reach grass roots. By gently raking your lawn, you can go a long way in dealing with thatch. For the best approach, consider investing in a thatch rake.
Prevent weeds and feed your lawn. You can use a combined weed and feed product during the spring to both nourish your lawn and prevent the growth of weeds. Just make sure you take it easy and don’t apply too much. If you do, it can stress the root system of your lawn, making it more susceptible to problems down the line.
Reseed bare areas. Once the weather warms and your grass starts to green up, you might notice some yellowing or dead areas. You can deal with these by raking out the dead grass and spot seeding them with new seed. Be sure to water fresh seed daily and deeply.
Maintain good mowing practices. At Lawn Doctor of Alpharetta-Cumming, we know how you mow is a critical part of spring lawn care. When you cut, change things up and mow in different directions each time to ensure upright growth. Also, don’t mow more than 1/3 off your grass at a time. When your lawn is consistently cut too short, you could stress out grass, opening it up to a host of lawn problems.
Get More Lawn Care Help from Lawn Doctor of Alpharetta-Cumming
Getting a healthy, lush lawn certainly takes work. If you’d like expert help with the job, call in the proven lawn care team at Lawn Doctor of Alpharetta-Cumming. We can fully analyze your lawn, design a customized care plan, then deliver the right treatments – from fertilization to weed control and more – at optimal times for lush growth and bold color this spring.
Ready to learn more? Call 770.888.4779 today to schedule your on-site consultation. Our spring-time lawn care services are available in and around Alpharetta and Cumming, GA, as well as in other northern suburbs of Atlanta, such as Buford, Gainesville, Dacula, and Dawsonville.
