Wanting to take better care of your lawn this year but aren’t sure where to start? We’ve got plenty of lawn care tips to help you understand what your lawn needs and how Custom Personalized Lawn Care can help!
Essential Spring Lawn Care Steps
Lawn Cleanup
As the snow melts, begin your spring lawn care routine with a thorough cleanup. Remove any debris, leaves, or branches that accumulated during the winter. Raking the lawn helps air circulate. It also stops fungal diseases from growing. This ensures a healthier start to the growing season.
Dethatching
Thatch buildup, a layer of dead grass and debris between the soil and the green grass blades, can impede water and nutrient absorption. Early spring is an ideal time to dethatch your lawn, either manually or with a dethatching machine. This process helps improve soil aeration and prepares the ground for new growth.
Aeration
Lawn aeration is a crucial step in promoting healthy root development and enhancing overall turf resilience. Aerating your lawn in the spring helps reduce soil compaction. This allows water, air, and nutrients to reach the roots better. Custom offers both liquid and core aeration and our experts can help you know what your lawn needs.
Overseeding and Reseeding
To refresh your lawn and fill in any bare spots or thin areas, consider overseeding or reseeding in the spring. This will help provide healthy grass all season long. Choose a high-quality grass seed blend that suits Michigan's climate and your specific region. Overseeding promotes a thicker, lusher lawn, while reseeding addresses areas with more extensive damage.
Fertilization
Spring is a key time for fertilization, providing your lawn with the nutrients essential for vigorous growth. Choose a well-balanced fertilizer with a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (N-P-K) ratio suited to your grass type. Apply the fertilizer when the grass is actively growing but before the summer heat sets in.
Weed Control
Addressing weeds early in the spring prevents them from establishing a stronghold in your lawn. Apply pre-emergent herbicides to prevent the germination of weed seeds, targeting common Michigan lawn invaders like crabgrass. Spot-treat existing weeds with post-emergent herbicides for targeted control. With Custom Personalized, get a lawn care program that will take care of those weeds and so much more!
Pest Inspection
Spring is an opportune time to inspect your lawn for signs of pests and diseases. Keep an eye out for common Michigan lawn pests such as grubs, chinch bugs, and armyworms. Address pest issues promptly to prevent extensive damage and maintain a thriving lawn.
Call The Experts for Your Lawn
If you’re looking for the best Spring lawn care tips, look no further than Custom Personalized Lawn Care. Let our team take away the hassle of DIY lawn care and ensure you get results. Our certified specialists will examine your lawn to determine the best course of action to help you get a healthy, green lawn all year.
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