Your Spring Lawn Checklist from Brandon Landscaping, Inc.
Check these items off your to-do list for a healthy, thriving lawn that lasts throughout the summer sun!
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Spring Cleanup
Removing all wet leaves, branches, and debris from the grass is essential for allowing your lawn to dry out properly. Wet winter debris can become a breeding ground for ticks, a cozy home for rodents, and an inviting environment for fungus and disease.
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Dethatch
Dethatching combs through the matted grass that has been sitting under heavy snow. It’s a perfect way to loosen the soil and invigorate the grass to stimulate new growth. It’s interesting to see how much faster a dethatched lawn grows and greens up compared to one that hasn’t been treated.
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Pre-Emergent Fertilizer
Applying pre-emergent fertilizer at the right time is essential. Spring is when crabgrass and broadleaf weeds begin to germinate. A pre-emergent treatment can halt the germination of seeds dropped the previous fall. Be sure to water the fertilizer in right away. The pellets act as the carrying system for the pesticide, and leaving them unwatered can cause chemical burn and reduce effectiveness as they break down in the sun.
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Empty Standing Water
Remove any standing water from buckets, kiddie pools, or other areas where water may collect. Standing water is an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes — stop the problem before it starts.
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Irrigation
If you have an irrigation system, we recommend getting it up and running but waiting until May to use it regularly. Be careful not to overwater, especially during a rainy spring. Overwatering is one of the most common homeowner mistakes and can lead to significant lawn issues. It’s best to water deeply and less frequently, rather than lightly and more often. You’ll be amazed at the difference this makes in developing a stronger, healthier root system.
