Getting your yard ready in the spring

Outdoor Home Projects

If you own a home, it is possible your yard is big enough to need year-round care. However, whatever the size, it is important to take pride in your yard, as it needs attention, just like the interior of your home.

It is important to rake up the dead grass in the beginning of spring, as it will allow for the rest of the live grass to flourish. In addition, make sure that you fertilize correctly. It is wise to avoid the chemical mixtures that are advertised, as these can grow the grass, but will hurt everything else around it in the meantime. Having your grass looking exceptionally green at expense of the soil and animals isn't worth it. Instead, grab fertilizer (preferably homemade in a compost pile) and spread that through the grass.

You should be on top of fertilizing in spring, but doing so before the weather gets too cold is smart, as well. Fertilizing during fall will actually affect the grass more when the weather gets warm than doing it in spring. However, whether you spread fertilizer in the spring, fall or both, be sure to put down enough. Too little won't make a noticeable difference.

In addition, don't mow the grass until it gets to a healthy height and keep the blade level elevated. This may seem odd, but it is important. Cutting the grass too low can encourage weeds to grow in the yard. Also, leaving the grass height too low can be damaging, as it doesn't promote healthy growth.

If springtime is rainy, don't worry about watering the area as much. A once-a-week drink for the lawn can help keep it fresh if it doesn't rain. After that, if it looks like it needs something more, do it to your discretion. Over-watering can be be just as bad for the lawn as abandoning watering.

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