Spring lawn care sets the tone for the rest of the year. Your lawn is just starting to wake up from winter and it requires some special attention to get it prepped and ready for the demands of summer. Your landscaping company can help you perform spring lawn care to spruce it up from winter and keep it healthy moving into the summer season. These lawn maintenance tips will also help.
Clean Up from Winter Weather
During winter, it’s common for debris like sticks and leaves to pile up in your yard, thanks to blowing winds from winter storms. Letting this debris stay on top of your grass will impact how it grows. Start your spring lawn maintenance by cleaning your yard, picking up sticks and raking. Note that you should rake even if you think you don’t have leaves and debris in your yard, as raking will remove thatch and dead blades of grass that will turn into thatch if left in place. If you had snow in the winter, your lawn is also vulnerable to snow mold, or damp, matted patches of grass. Raking will break up those patches so they don’t become further diseased.
Mow Gently
Once your lawn is cleaned up, it’s time to start mowing. Ideally, you should set your blade to the highest possible setting, so that you don’t cut the grass too short. Tall blades will help your lawn grow to be healthy and lush, especially in high-sun climates. If you plant new seeds in spring in damaged lawn areas, make sure you allow the grass to grow for at least three weeks before mowing.
Talk to Your Landscaper About Weed Prevention
Preventing weeds is a critical part of spring lawn care. You will want to address both the weeds that are present now and the ones that are likely to invade later in the season. Your landscaping company can help you decide what kind of herbicides or natural prevention techniques you should consider.
Complete Landscaping can help you create a healthy and thriving lawn in every season. Talk to a landscaper in Tucson about your lawn care needs today by calling (520) 323-8918.