Winter can wreak all sorts of havoc in your lawn, impacting soil pH, contributing to compaction, and making your lawn a friendlier place for weeds and diseases. But with the right care and attention during spring, you can gently bring it back to life. To help you in the process, here are some seasonal lawn care tips for homeowners in Griffith, IN:
Clean up. If your lawn is in good shape, all you need to do is lightly rake up the grass to promote air circulation and help it dry out. However, if you see issues with snow mold in circular patches of dead grass, you might need to do some repair work by seeding these damaged areas.
Aerate. Another problem, especially in high-traffic areas, involves soil compaction. When the soil is packed densely, grass has a hard time growing and weeds can spread quickly. You can test your soil by sticking a screwdriver into the ground. If it’s extremely difficult, your soil is compacted and should be aerated.
Fertilize. As Griffith-area lawn care experts, we know fertilization is vitally important at this time of year. Yet, you need to take the right approach. Too much can actually damage your lawn. Consider a slow-release version with nitrogen as the main ingredient. This will give your lawn a healthy dose of fertilization over an extended period of time.
Control weeds. Spring is also an ideal time for a pre-emergent product that targets seeds growing under the soil’s surface. Be aware, though, that you can’t apply treatments if you plan to seed because they will prevent germination of new grass seed.
Get More Lawn Care Tips from the Griffith-Area Experts
At Lawn Doctor of West Lake County, we do more than simply apply lawn care treatments for customers in Griffith and throughout Northwest Indiana. We also educate them about how to best care for their lawns between service visits. So whether you need us for weed control, fertilization, aeration, or something else, we can help you gear up your lawn for spring and maintain beautiful results.
Lawn Doctor of West Lake County’s lawn care services are available in Griffith, Crown Point, Dyer, Saint John, Munster, Schererville, and other nearby Northwest Indiana communities. To get started with your free consultation, call 219.440.7098 today.
