Spring Fertilizer

What Should You Do For Your Lawn in the Spring?

With the warmer weather of spring, your grass will grow. This makes it a good time of the year to apply fertilizer to your lawn to keep it healthy and green.

Pre-Emergent Weed Control
This is also a great time of the year to apply a pre-emergent weed control on your lawn, which helps keep weed seeds (especially crabgrass) from growing in the summer months.

Slow-Release Fertilizer
We also recommend using a slow-release fertilizer because they require fewer applications and because they lower the risk of too much nitrogen releasing into your lawn, which could hurt your grass.

Soil Aeration
This is the process of creating holes in your soil, which allow water, fertilizer, and oxygen to penetrate the roots beneath your grass. This will help rejuvenate the roots and the grass, giving your lawn a fresh look.

Fertilizer & Water
After applying fertilizer, it’s smart to water your lawn. Liberally water your grass the first time and then only lightly water it in the second round. This will help the fertilizer sink into the roots and also keep the fertilizer from being washed away from overwatering.

Lime
While lime application can happen at any point during the year, spring is a natural time to test your soil and see if your soil is alkaline (if you live in a dry climate) or acidic (if you live in a wet climate). Lime will help balance your pH levels.

Top-Dress With Compost
While fertilizer is used to increase nutrients in your soil, compost is used to strengthen the structure of your soil. This method helps reduce the need for fertilizer and pesticide and allows for the natural development of your soil. It also helps create a cycle of sustainability within the life cycle of your lawn care.