Lawn Care for Spring

After a long winter, seeing your vibrant green yard again is exciting, but do you know how to care for your lawn in the spring? To bring your lawn back to life after the harsh Indiana winter weather, there are a few steps you’ll want to follow. Use our guide to help you develop your Indiana lawn care schedule and prepare for a beautiful spring bloom.

Spring Clean Your Lawn

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home — your lawn will also need some attention. Start by removing any debris in your yard. Leaves, sticks and other unwanted debris may have gotten trapped in your yard during the winter months. Once you’ve removed the debris, look for any dead grass.

Removing dead grass from your lawn helps restore it to its former state before the harsh winter. Dead grass should be easy to remove because it does not have any roots still connected to the soil. Use your hands to physically pull out the dead grass, or you can use a rake — whichever you prefer.

Always wait until your yard is dry to work on it. If you begin working on your lawn while it is wet and muddy, you may end up harming your grass instead of helping. Your grass is very fragile after the winter months, and muddy ground makes it easier to accidentally pull healthy grass out of the soil.

Prevent Weeds

One of the best ways to care for your lawn is by preventing weed growth. Once weeds have invaded your yard, it can be difficult to get rid of them. Even once they are pulled out, they can grow right back. Weeds steal the nutrients and water your plants need to survive, and they ruin the beautiful look of your landscaping.

Luckily, there are a few tools you can use to prevent weeds from becoming an issue. Mulch can be used as a natural weed barrier. Weeds like warm soil and light. A 2- or 3-inch layer of mulch restricts the sunlight, making it hard for weeds to grow.

Fertilizers, as well as special treatments and chemicals, can help minimize weed growth. A lawn care professional can help you determine the right treatments for your yard.

Apply Fertilizer

A crucial element of springtime lawn care is applying fertilizer. There are various types of fertilization products available, but for the best results, you’ll want to get professional fertilization services from a landscaping business. A professional lawn fertilization technician will be able to determine the best type and amount of fertilizer for your specific lawn care needs.

The benefits of lawn fertilization include:

• Faster growth: Fertilizer provides growth-boosting nutrients that help your grass grow much faster than it would on its own. With fertilizer, your grass will grow faster and stronger, allowing your yard to reach optimal growth.
• Pest and weed control: Fertilizer helps create a healthy ecosystem full of lawn-friendly insects that can help get rid of other insects or pests that pose a threat to your lawn’s health. Additionally, the roots of your strong, healthy grass will prevent weed growth.
• Soil health: Using fertilizer helps improve soil health. Healthy soil leads to full, healthy lawns.
• Provided essential nutrients: Over time, your soil will naturally lose the nutrients it needs to allow for healthy and prosperous growth. Fertilizer helps replenish these nutrients, which increases the overall health of your lawn.
• Cost-efficient: By keeping your lawn healthy, you can avoid costly issues like diseased grass and degradation.

After a long winter, fertilizer is a fantastic lawn treatment for spring to help get your grass back to its healthy and thriving state.

Mow Your Lawn

Another aspect of spring lawn maintenance is mowing. A common mistake homeowners make is cutting their grass too short. While cutting your grass short allows you to have a longer wait time between mowing sessions, your grass height can impact the health of your lawn. Grass that is too short becomes a perfect breeding ground for weeds.

Avoid cutting your grass shorter than 3 ½  inches. You also want to ensure you do not take off more than a third of the grass blades at a time.

When mowing, always make sure to use sharp blades. Mowing with dull blades can make your lawn vulnerable to disease and leave the top of your grass looking brown. Also, remember to switch up your mowing pattern. Using the same mowing pattern conditions your lawn to grow or lean a certain way, which can create a dull appearance where your grass looks worn down. Switch up your pattern and keep your grass looking full and tall.

Install an Irrigation System

A great Indiana lawn care tip is to install a proper irrigation system. Proper watering and irrigation through a professional system help your grass and other plants absorb the nutrients and minerals they need. With the correct irrigation, you can prevent weed growth and dead patches or sparse patches of grass.

When you install a professional irrigation system, you can enjoy a healthy yard with minimal work. Irrigation systems from Ricci’s Landscape Management come with a Wi-Fi control system that allows you to conveniently manage your system from anywhere. This smart system can also help you save big on your water bill.

With a professional irrigation system, you can stop accidentally overwatering your plants and enjoy a beautiful, healthy lawn. What’s even better is the RLM specialists will ensure your system gets a proper startup in the spring and a proper shutdown in the fall. Plus, for any maintenance your system needs, the RLM professionals are always available to help.

Consider Landscaping Projects

After a long winter, your yard may need more of a pick-me-up than just cleaning and watering. Try adding those new plants you’ve always loved to your yard, or go all out and try a new landscape design. As full-service landscapers, RLM can help you achieve your dream yard.

From outdoor kitchens and pool landscaping to paver patios and outdoor fireplaces, we’re ready to bring your vision to life. Plus, with customization options available, you’re able to make your yard unique to your personality, design preferences and needs.

Enjoy Professional Lawn Care Services in Indiana

Achieve the best-looking lawn when you use any of RLM’s landscaping services. When the grass starts growing in Indiana, we’ll be there to help you with all of your spring lawn care needs.

A beautiful lawn can help you enjoy the beautiful warm weather, and it can help increase your home’s curb appeal. So, whether you need a bit of extra help fertilizing your yard, or you’re in need of a fully designed landscape, our friendly, experienced technicians are ready to help.

Spring will be here before you know it, so don’t wait to request a quote today!