Making Sure the Grass is Always Greener: The Spring Lawn Checklist

April 28, 2023

Lawn Tips From Our Experts

 

It’s true what they say about how the grass is always greener — where it’s watered. Perhaps you’ve got the gift of gardening, so this comes naturally to you. But for many of us, having a lavish lawn takes considerable planning and preparation, especially in the spring.

 

What all should that entail? Here’s our spring yard checklist to help prepare your lawn and eliminate any future headaches.

 

Clean up the junk.

This includes getting rid of random twigs, dead branches and tree limbs, dog and cat waste removal (which some people hire a pet butler to handle), and moving any excess debris or litter that’s blown into your yard to the trash or recycling bins.

 

Clean your gardening tools.

Prevent random fungus, bacteria, or spores from seeping into your lawn by properly sterilizing your gardening tools and shovels from the last time you used them. Simply use a 90% water / 10% bleach or Lysol rinse, and let them soak prior to the first use.

 

Prune your shrubs.

You can’t go wrong when you’re taking out anything dead. However, the trick is knowing when the brown “dead stuff” ends and the green “live stuff” begins. Before new growth begins, try to tackle the pruning so that ripe leaves and flowers will be on their way soon.

 

Get the lawn mower out of storage.

Prepare the lawn mower with an engine tune-up and by replacing the gas and oil mixture. Just make sure to give your lawn some time to grow before the first cut. If you live in a colder climate, it could also be time to move a snowblower and/or some shovels into storage.

 

Fertilize your grass (but don’t overseed too soon!).

After winter dies down, it’s key to fertilize your lawn and keep the nutrients in abundance in the soil. And consider saving the bigger over-seed projects for the fall, so you don’t interfere with any weed-killer you might have recently applied.

 

Aerate the lawn.

To help promote grass growth and reduce soil compaction, aerate your lawn on an annual basis. This can help improve circulation and drainage, which in turn helps the grass roots to grow longer and stronger. Some experts suggest that for best results, aim to tackle lawn aeration early enough or before 55-60 degrees soil temperatures.

 

Mend the fences.

Take a close look at your fence posts and make any necessary repairs so you don’t have to go through this process once the weather turns warmer.

 

Since springtime in general can be quite busy, it’s a good idea to keep it simple and streamline these ideas based on your individual needs and schedule.

 

If you’re considering a springtime move locally, across the country, or even overseas, Beltmann offers relocation and storage services for any size house or budget, with multiple locations across the USA. Simply call us at (866) 252-2383, or visit our website for your free estimate today.

 

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