{"id":1140,"date":"2018-03-12T19:14:23","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T19:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/hudsonville-mi\/?p=1140"},"modified":"2018-03-12T19:14:23","modified_gmt":"2018-03-12T19:14:23","slug":"lawn-care-hudsonville-spring-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/hudsonville-mi\/lawn-care-hudsonville-spring-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn Care Tips for Hudsonville: Getting Geared Up for Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Winter hits us here in Michigan with a bit more ferocity than most of the other states, putting your lawn at an increased risk for damage. Moldy patches, dry patches and\u00a0piles of dead leaf litter can be found populating your once-green lawn after the snow melts. To get your lawn back on the road to green this spring, call in the experienced lawn care professionals at\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Hudsonville-Grandville. We offer a wide range of lawn care services to homeowners all over the Hudsonville, Jenison, Byron Center, Grand Rapids, Allendale and Walker, MI areas to help them reclaim their lawns from the effects of a harsh winter.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Effective Lawn Care Strategies for Hudsonville\u00a0Homeowners<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With all of winter&#8217;s detrimental effects on your lawn, the prospect of getting back to green may seem impossible. However, there are several effective lawn care strategies you can use to boost your lawn back to 100% and keep it there throughout the year. Here are three of the most efficient strategies to help your lawn recover this spring:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-124 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/hudsonville-mi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2016\/01\/carousel-image-300x298.jpg\" alt=\"girl holding puppy thinking about lawn care in Hudsonville \" width=\"300\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/hudsonville-mi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2016\/01\/carousel-image-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/hudsonville-mi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2016\/01\/carousel-image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/hudsonville-mi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2016\/01\/carousel-image.jpg 432w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Overseeding.\u00a0<\/strong>Winter can bring with it increased susceptibility to lawn diseases that can leave your lawn with patches and spots that are hard to shake. To fill in these spots, overseeding is a common practice. Overseeding is an effective lawn care technique involving mowing the affected area extremely short, then applying ample seed to fill out the area and encourage growth. Consult our team of professionals before overseeding, as precision is extremely important for effective germination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutrient Replacement.\u00a0<\/strong>The snowy season saps your lawn of valuable nutrients, leaving it depleted when spring rolls around. To replace these nutrients, accurate fertilization is key. At\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Hudsonville-Grandville, we offer revolutionary fertilizer treatments utilizing our proprietary Turf Tamer<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> technology, which uses ground-metered technology for even dispersal and precise nutrient replenishment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pest Prevention.\u00a0<\/strong>Winter can leave your lawn disheveled, which is exactly what can make it a breeding ground for different pest populations. Eliminate sources of standing water, clear away leaf litter and trim hedges to cut down on shady areas to help eliminate some of these breeding grounds. For a more in-depth pest control or prevention solution, call in the experts at\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Hudsonville-Grandville.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-qtag-num=\"Q30919463\"><strong>To schedule your free evaluation, give\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Hudsonville-Grandville a call today at\u00a0(616) 209-4270. Our lawn care treatments are available in\u00a0Hudsonville, Grand Rapids, Jenison, Walker, Byron Center, Allendale, and select areas west of US131.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter hits us here in Michigan with a bit more ferocity than most of the other states, putting your lawn at an increased risk for damage. Moldy patches, dry patches and\u00a0piles of dead leaf litter can be found populating your once-green lawn after the snow melts. 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