There’s nothing quite like the smell of spring in the air. But in order for your lawn to get ready for the season, there are some steps you need to take first. At Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond, we’re here to help. Below are several tips from our Richmond, VA lawn care experts to help you make the most of spring and bring out your lawn’s best.
Clean up your lawn. Before you break out your mower, get out the rake and clean up your yard. There’s likely an accumulation of branches, twigs, and leaves throughout it, which when wet can make your lawn more vulnerable to fungal infections. At Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond, we know that cleaning up also primes your grass for the application of weed control, fertilizer, and other lawn care products.
Get ready to mow. Make sure you put fresh gas in your mower before you start cutting your lawn. Gas left over from winter can accumulate moisture, damaging the engine. Also, wait until your lawn has dried out before you begin cutting. If you mow wet grass, you could potentially spread disease and plug up your mower.
Focus on fertilizing. In addition to fall, spring is the other important time of year to fertilize your lawn. Just make sure you follow the instructions closely on the product you apply. If you spread too much or too little, you could wind up with turf damage or weak results.
Loosen condensed soil. After winter’s toll, your soil could be compacted, which can squeeze and suffocate grass roots. But by aerating your lawn, which essentially involves punching small holes into the turf and soil, more fertilizer, air, and water can reach roots. When it comes to aeration, it’s best to perform the job when the soil is damp, but not soaked through.
Apply pre-emergent weed control. If you want to stop crabgrass and other weeds before they sprout up, then now’s the time to apply a pre-emergent weed control product. For extra convenience, you can use a pre-emergent combined with fertilizer to treat your lawn in spring.
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At Lawn Doctor of Richmond, our lawn care team’s goal is to help you green up your lawn this spring, so you can enjoy it more. Whether you need help with pH balancing and fertilization or aeration and power seeding, we have the answers. We offer a wide range of comprehensive and customized services, all designed to help your lawn reach its full potential.
Get your lawn into greener shape this spring with Lawn Doctor of Richmond. Call 804.550.3800 today for a free consultation. Our lawn care services are offered all over Richmond, VA, including in Henrico, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Chester, Glen Allen, Ashland, Mechanicsville, Hanover, and other nearby areas.
