The snow is melting away, and birds will soon be returning from their migrations. Springtime is just around the corner– is your lawn ready for the upcoming warm season? Our Bucks County lawn care company is getting ready to help families get their lawns and gardens looking great this season. Read on to learn four steps that you can take to start on your way to greener gardens and healthier lawns this year!
- “Wake up” your lawn. Did you know that your lawn actually goes into hibernation during the cold winter? It’s true! Break your grass out of hibernation by “waking” it with your rake. Raking through your lawn will help to break up thatch and “snow mold,” or patches of grass stuck together.
- Fix patching with overseeding. Are you noticing patching and brown spots on your lawn after winter? Patching can be fixed with a technique called “overseeding.” To overseed your lawn, apply a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer with your grass seeds, then top with a quick-release nitrogen fertilizer five weeks after the grass begins to germinate.
- Weed early and often. Keeping your lawn healthy comes along with weeding often and early. Be vigilant about the appearance of dandelions, which have a tendency to show up early in the spring season.
- Consider a new lawn mowing strategy. You might not put much thought into how you mow your grass, but believe it or not, there are good and bad times to mow. Mowing when the grass is wet can damage both your mower and the health of our grass, so this spring, try avoiding mowing after a rain or early in the morning when dew is covering your lawn.
If you’re looking to beautify your lawn this spring, having a clear vision is key. If your home needs a bit of a tune-up this spring, call our lawn care company in Newtown PA at to learn more about how to upgrade your space this season!