Timing is everything when it comes to proper lawn care. And spring is the season to focus on certain tasks to contribute to a productive growing season in the weeks and months ahead. But if you’re like many homeowners in and around the Madison-Decatur, AL areas, you might not know where to begin with seasonal lawn care. The lawn care team at Lawn Doctor of Madison-Decatur-South Huntsville is here to help. Here are just a few tips to put on your to-do list:
Rake your lawn. Raking your lawn in spring will clean up any areas with leaves, twigs, or branches that got blown into your yard over winter. It will also help loosen up any surface thatch that’s built up between your grass and soil. Finally, raking promotes better air circulation, which dries out snow mold or other infections that may have invaded your lawn in the past few months.
Check for compaction. Heavy rainfall, foot traffic, and clay soils can lead to soil compaction. Spring is a good time to check for it. If you can’t stick a pencil or screwdriver into the ground without work, your soil is compacted. When this happens, roots can’t take in the right amount of air, water, and nutrients. This can all be alleviated by aerating your lawn.
Feed carefully. A springtime application of fertilization helps your lawn’s roots grow deeper and stronger as long as you take the right approach. If you apply a heavy amount, it will fuel robust top growth too soon, weakening roots. So aim for a lighter application in spring and a heavier one later in the year, during fall.
Create a weed barrier. As lawn care experts, Lawn Doctor of Madison-Decatur-South Huntsville knows that weeds take away from the health and beauty of your lawn. But with a pre-emergent product, you can stop them from developing below the soil’s surface, dramatically limiting populations in your lawn during spring and summer.
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By performing these treatments at the right times of year, you’re going a long way in achieving a greener, healthier lawn with better natural defenses. If, however, you’d prefer professional help with the process, the lawn care team at Lawn Doctor of Madison-Decatur-South Huntsville is here for you. We can get your lawn into the strongest shape possible for spring so you can enjoy thick, luscious, vibrant growth.
Call Lawn Doctor of Madison-Decatur-South Huntsville at 256.355.4362 today to learn more and book a free lawn care consultation. Our lawn care services are available in the Madison-Decatur, AL areas as well as the surrounding communities, including Hartselle.
