Winter in Carmel can leave a trail of dead leaf litter, mold and a wide variety of other unpleasant side effects in its wake, all of which can wreak havoc on your lawn. With the snowstorms and on-again-off-again cold spells, Midwestern winters can leave your lawn with a sapped nutrient supply, an unbalanced pH and dry spots. To give your lawn the boost it needs this spring, get in touch with our team of lawn care experts at Lawn Doctor of Hamilton County. We help homeowners all over the Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, Zionsville and Noblesville, IN areas reclaim their lawns from the effects of the winter season.
Spring Lawn Care Strategies for Carmel Residents
When your lawn is looking worn in the wake of a harsh winter, there are a handful of techniques you can implement to get it back to its green, healthy self. Accuracy is essential for effective lawn care, so remember to consult a professional lawn care provider that is knowledgeable about the Carmel area climate and its effects on area lawns before getting started. Here are three effective lawn care strategies to help restore your lawn this spring:
Overseeding. There are several causes for spots and patches on your lawn once the snow melts. Piles of snow can cause excess moisture and the low temperatures can starve areas of moisture, creating dry spots. Overseeding is a common practice used to fill in these spots. Overseeding involves cutting the grass in the affected area extremely short, then applying ample amounts of seed to facilitate growth and even out the area. Precision is a key component of overseeding, and applying just enough seed will promote healthy germination and prevent competing weeds.- Pest Prevention. The sources of standing water, dead leaf litter and shady areas created by winter are paradise to incoming pest populations. Give your Carmel-area yard a thorough cleaning and eliminate these pest breeding grounds to cut down on the amount of pests in your yard as the temperatures start to rise. For a more comprehensive pest prevention plan, our team at Lawn Doctor of Hamilton County offers ongoing programs to keep your lawn clear year-round.
- pH Balancing. Winter weather, along with sidewalk and road salt, can throw off your lawn’s pH balance, and proper pH levels can make or break a lawn. Administering special compounds can counter imbalances in your lawn and get it back on track. However, the process requires precision and should only be done with the help of professionals.
Call Lawn Doctor of Hamilton County today at (317) 218-9933 to find out how we can help your lawn get back to green this spring. We offer our optimized lawn care to our neighbors in Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, Zionsville, Noblesville and the surrounding communities.
