Spring is here and there are some tasks you need to take on if you want the best health, durability, and beauty later in the season and into summer. To help you get there, here are some lawn care tips Long Island, NY homeowners can put to use right now:
Consider adding HYRA*GUARD to your 2018 lawn care program. Hydra Guard is a a revolutionary, all natural, soil amendment designed to help your lawn heal and prevent damage from heat stress and disease. Hydra*Guard also dramatically improves the aesthetics of your lawn by reducing bare spots, brown spots and thinning areas. It also makes non-desirable grasses such as bent grass less visible. And, as an added plus, because Hydra*Guard dramatically increases the amount of moisture absorbed by your lawn, it “supercharges” the weed control applications since these products are applied using water.
Fertilize. As your lawn is coming out of winter dormancy, spring is an optimal time to give it a dose of extra nutrition. This will help it get back into a good state of health after a harsh Long Island winter, as well as get ready for summer conditions ahead. If you do apply a granular product and it gets onto your sidewalk or driveway, just be sure to blow it back into your lawn.
Treat weeds. As lawn care experts, we know that the best approach to getting rid of weeds is preventing them from germinating in the first place. This can be done with a pre-emergent product, which targets weed seeds underground, stopping them from taking root in your soil. You can then easily spot treat the few weeds you do see popping up later in the season.
Cut strategically. As temperatures continue to warm, it’s time for regular cutting. Just don’t mow more than 1/3 off the total height at a time. Longer grass acts as a canopy, shading out developing weeds. It also enables roots to grow deeper and stronger. Be sure to leave behind grass clippings, too, which can add more nutrition back into your lawn.
Get More Lawn Care Help from Lawn Doctor of Long Island
If you’d rather relax a little more this spring and let the lawn care experts at Lawn Doctor of Long Island handle some of the work for you, give us a call. While you take care of maintenance jobs, like mowing, we can test your soil, fertilize, treat weeds, seed, and so much more. We even offer a new Hydra Guard all-natural solution to deal with summer-time drought conditions. It works by unlocking moisture already present in your soil, enabling grass roots to absorb substantially more hydration.
To learn more about our lawn care services, call Lawn Doctor of Long Island today at 516.586.5528 to book your free consultation. We provide lawn care services in many towns on Long Island, including Massapequa, Farmingdale, Port Washington, Hicksville, and Plainview.
