{"id":1017,"date":"2018-03-26T17:00:54","date_gmt":"2018-03-26T17:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/southbend-in\/?p=1017"},"modified":"2018-03-26T17:01:23","modified_gmt":"2018-03-26T17:01:23","slug":"spring-lawn-care-south-bend-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/southbend-in\/spring-lawn-care-south-bend-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn Care Tips for South Bend: Getting Geared Up for Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Indiana can be unpredictable during the winter, and the on-again-off-again cold spells and snowstorms can take their toll on your lawn. To help your lawn recover from the winter blues, call in your local lawn care experts at\u00a0Lawn Doctor of South Bend-Granger-Mishawaka-Elkhart. We utilize our advanced lawn care treatments to repair any damage\u00a0left in the wake of the snowy season to get your lawn back to 100%. If you&#8217;re searching for a solution to your winter-worn lawn, look no further than our team at\u00a0of knowledgeable South Bend-area lawn care professionals.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Spring Lawn Care Strategies for South Bend Residents<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For a healthy lawn this spring, there are steps you can take to help restore it from the effects of winter. The shorter sunlight hours, temperature drops, moisture variability, road salt presence and several other factors can leave your lawn in disrepair come spring. Here are three effective strategies you can implement to boost your lawn&#8217;s health this spring:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-592 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/southbend-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2016\/01\/img265-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"green grass treated by lawn care in South Bend\" width=\"340\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/southbend-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2016\/01\/img265-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/southbend-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2016\/01\/img265.jpg 373w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><strong>Fertilization.\u00a0<\/strong>Lawns generally use most,\u00a0if not all, of their energy stores to get through winter, leaving them depleted and hungry come spring. Ample and accurate fertilization is one of the most important aspects of a proper lawn restoration treatment plan. With the proprietary Turf Tamer<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> equipment we utilize in our fertilization services, we offer this ample and accurate fertilization using ground-metered technology and ultra-effective, custom-blended fertilizers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power Seeding.\u00a0<\/strong>Whether from piles of snow or a lack of moisture, winter in South Bend\u00a0can leave your lawn with several spots and patches. Our exclusive Power Seeding is an\u00a0advanced technique for filling in these spots.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pest Prevention.\u00a0<\/strong>Pests love the dead leaf litter, standing water sources and shady areas that winter can leave behind. Eliminate all of these to cut down on breeding grounds and help prevent pests from taking over. For a more comprehensive solution to lawn care, we offer single-application, as well as ongoing prevention treatments to keep the critters at bay year-round.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-qtag-num=\"Q30919469\"><strong>Call Lawn Doctor of South Bend-Granger-Mishawaka-Elkhart today at\u00a0(574) 318-3233 for more\u00a0spring lawn care strategies and to schedule your free lawn evaluation. Our extensive lawn care treatment list is available to homeowners and businesses spanning South Bend,\u00a0Granger, Mishawaka and the surrounding communities.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indiana can be unpredictable during the winter, and the on-again-off-again cold spells and snowstorms can take their toll on your lawn. To help your lawn recover from the winter blues, call in your local lawn care experts at\u00a0Lawn Doctor of South Bend-Granger-Mishawaka-Elkhart. 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