1. CLEAR DEBRIS
The winter weather can leave a mess behind and even what was a green and thick lawn last summer may seem less than desirable come the start of spring. So now comes the time to start that spruce up.
2. GENTLY MOW
There is no rush to start cutting a lawn again. You can start mowing a lawn in spring once the grass is actively growing, but avoid going out with the lawn lower when the grass is wet or the ground moist underfoot.
3. REMOVE THATCH
Scarifying, or dethatching, the lawn is an essential spring lawn care task that removes all the thatch from inside the lawn. That thatch is made up of lots of organic material, both dead and living, that sits on the soil surface and underneath the grass blades.
4. GET SPIKING
Aerating a lawn in spring offers several benefits that can help give you a healthy lawn come summer. The process relieves compaction, boosts drainage, and increases airflow into the lawn which can help the development of strong roots - this means you benefit from a lawn that can withstand all the rigours of lots of usage once the warmer weather arrives.
5. SPREAD SEED
Spring is a great time of year for overseeding. Whether it is to cover bare patches in grass, or to overseed an entire thinning lawn to thicken it up, seeds can germinate quickly once the ground warms up come spring.
6. APPLY FEED
The addition of a slow-release spring lawn fertilizer can provide a lawn with all the nutrients required to grow strong and healthy. Take care not to over-fertilize a lawn in spring, however, as it will result in lots of leafy growth at the expense of root development, weakening the grass overall. Just like with overseeding, the feed can be applied by hand or with a push-along spreader - and the lawn does want to be watered afterwards.
7. COMBAT WEEDS
Weeds are unwanted sights in many people’s lawns. If you strive for a pristine lawn that is free of weeds, then spring can be an ideal time to deal with any unwanted plants before they start to establish. Large perennial weeds can be removed by hand using a knife or garden fork and it is important to remove all the roots to prevent the weed from simply resprouting.