As the weather in Idaho Falls warms up, a lot of homeowners and business owners are thinking about their lawns. Some people dread the idea of having to take care of their lawn, while others look forward to it as a way to relax and enjoy the outdoors; those in the first category typically hire professionals like Spring Falls Landscaping for lawn care services, while those in the latter camp would probably shun the very idea of hiring outside help.
But no matter how you feel about lawn care, it’s an important part of owning a home or business. A well-maintained and healthy lawn can improve your curb appeal, add to the value of your property and provide a place for your family and friends to relax and play.
Here are a few spring lawn care tips.
Dethatching Your Lawn
Thatch is the layer of dead and living grass, stems, leaves and other organic matter that accumulates on your lawn over time, and gets flattened onto your lawn by the layers of ice and snow that sit on it all winter. If left unchecked, thatch can smother your grass and lead to a host of problems, including disease, poor drainage and an inability to hold nutrients.
The best way to deal with thatch is to remove it before it gets too thick. This is called “dethatching” and it’s best done in the spring when the grass is actively growing. You can dethatch your lawn by hand using a rake or you can rent a power dethatcher from a local home improvement store.
Aeration
Aeration is also important in the spring. Aeration involves making small holes in the lawn so that air, water and nutrients can reach the roots of the grass. This is especially important if your lawn is compacted from all the snow and ice during the winter. You can aerate your lawn by hand using an aerator or you can rent a power aerator from a local home improvement store.
Fertilization
Fertilizing your lawn in the early spring will give it a boost of nutrients that it needs to green up and grow. Be sure to use a fertilizer that is specifically designed for lawns. You can apply fertilizer by hand or with a spreader.
Watering
Be sure to water your lawn regularly in the spring, especially if it is not getting enough rain. Watering in the early morning hours is best so that the grass has time to dry before nightfall.
If you see any brown patches developing in your lawn, be sure to water those areas more frequently.
Mowing
As soon as the grass starts growing, you will need to start mowing it on a regular basis. Be sure to set your mower blades higher in the spring so that the grass can get longer and stronger. You can gradually lower the blade height as the spring goes on.
Weed Control
Weeds can quickly take over a lawn if they are not removed. Be sure to pull them by hand or use a weed killer to get rid of them. You may need to do this more than once during the spring to keep your lawn weed-free.
Spring Falls Landscaping Will Do the Heavy Lifting for You!
Don’t have the time or energy to put into making your lawn look great this spring? No problem! The team at Spring Falls Landscaping would be more than happy to help with spring lawn care. As an Idaho Falls landscape design company, we offer a variety of services that will take care of your lawn for you so that you can sit back and relax.
Give us a call today to learn more about what we can do for you!
