As lawn care experts in the Hillsborough, NJ area, Lawn Doctor of Bridgewater knows that spring is a critical time in your lawn’s health. How you care for it during the season can result in a stronger, greener, more beautiful lawn in summer. On the other hand, it can lead to weak results in the form of poor performance and color, not to mention more weeds, pests, and diseases.
The good news is that there are some simple steps you can take now to ensure the most productive growing season in spring and a summer-time yard you and your family can enjoy. Here’s a look at a few of them:
Check your soil pH. As lawn care experts, we know healthy lawns in the Hillsborough, NJ area require healthy soil conditions. But if your soil pH is too low or high it can hinder nutrient absorption, impacting your lawn’s growth and color. So test your soil and look for levels between five and seven. Any more than that, use sulfate to balance out your soil. If the number is less than five, amend your soil with lime.
Test for compaction. To check for compaction, take a screwdriver and stick it into the soil. If it’s hard to get in, your soil is compacted and your lawn should be aerated. Aeration is also an effective way to break up heavy turf thatch, which is simply a layer of dead and dying grass shoots.
Fertilize your lawn. Your lawn needs key essentials to nourish roots, replenish your grass from winter weather, and protect it from Northern NJ’s summer-time heat. Just make sure you read the directions carefully for whatever products you apply to your lawn.
Get weeds under control. Stop weeds before they start with a pre-emergent treatment applied in the spring. That way, you’ll see far fewer issues with weeds like dandelions and crabgrass in later spring and summer.
Thicken up your lawn. Whether your lawn is thinning overall, or you have bare spots, deal with them through overseeding. This process simply involves planting grass seed directly into your existing turf, without tearing it up.
Ready for Professional Lawn Care Help from Hillsborough’s Experts?
If you don’t have time for jobs like soil testing, fertilization, weed control, and aeration, turn to the Hillsborough area lawn care experts who do. Lawn Doctor of Bridgewater can handle the work, all to get your lawn into great shape this spring.
The lawn care team at Lawn Doctor of Bridgewater NJ is ready to get to work for you, whether you live in Hillsborough, Springfield, Summit, Flemington, Clinton, or another nearby community. To learn more, call 908.526.3030 today for your free, on-site consultation.
