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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\u00a0Lawn 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.<\/p>\n
Clean up your lawn. <\/strong>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\u00a0when wet\u00a0can make your lawn more vulnerable to fungal infections. At\u00a0Lawn 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.<\/p>\n Get ready to mow.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n Focus on fertilizing.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n