The very first signs of spring are starting to appear in Braintree. Daffodils and hyacinths are starting to poke up out of the soil, and local homeowners are looking forward to green healthy lawns. Great grass doesn’t just happen. It takes lots of work, especially in the springtime. The preparatory steps you take now make a big difference in how well your yard will perform through the long, hot summer days that are right around the corner.
Think back to how your lawn looked last year. If you had thin, patchy areas where there really wasn’t a lot of grass growing, have your Braintree lawn service plant some warm weather grasses for you. Kentucky Bluegrass is a particularly popular grass in our region for a reason: it’s a strong grower, extremely hardy, and looks great. Power seeding can also help with natural weed control in your yard: when the grass is growing in strong and healthy, there’s simply no room for the weeds to get started!
Does you have active children, playful pets, or a tendency to park cars on your yard every now and then? If so, your soil may need to be aerated. Aeration helps compact soil loosen up, so the grass’s root system can access the nutrients and moisture in the soil. The best time to have your Braintree lawn service aerate the lawn is in the early spring, provided the lawn is relatively dry: if you have mud or standing water, it’s a good idea to let conditions dry up a little bit for best results.
