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Introduction: Maintain a vibrant lawn year-round with our seasonal checklist. Spring focuses on soil preparation; summer requires watering and pest control; fall is for aeration and fertilization; winter calls for minimal maintenance. Follow these steps for a lawn that flourishes in every season.
Lawn preparation for each season: a how-to guide.
Crucial jobs to achieve the best possible lawn condition
Advice on how to stop typical grass problems from occurring.
Competent professional conclusions are needed for care to be sustainable.
Waking your lawn from a winter slumber takes some work in spring. You need to know what nutrients are needed for your specific soil. This means testing the soil. It is useless to give out blanket recommendations. Some soils are too sandy and do not hold nutrients well. Others are too heavy with clay or are compacted. Raking up debris is good. Dethatching can help, but the first step in a too-thick, unhealthy lawn is soil amendment.
Heat in the summer needs you to keep a balance between hydration and protection. Early morning is the time to water your lawn if you follow my instructions; that way, a great majority of your water doesn't evaporate and can make its way down to the roots. I was also instructed to overseed this year, which involves covering my lawn with new seed after the old grass has been cut to a certain height. My old grass is supposed to provide shade to the seed that is underneath during the hot days that are supposedly coming.
Autumn is the season for fortifying. Aerate your grass to alleviate compacted soil. Apply a formula of fertilizer specific to fall in order to nourish the roots of your grass over the winter. Overseed in any sparse areas. This is all just a part of maintaining your lawn and making sure it has all the nutrients it needs to not only survive winter but also to thrive once the weather warms up.
Winter is the time for simple living. Ensure your lawn is totally free of any sort of debris, or else you will be inviting mold to grow and thrive in the winter wonderland that is your lawn. It's also a good time to cut down on all but the necessary foot traffic, which is vital if you want to keep your soil from becoming even more compacted than it already is.
With these seasonal strategies, you'll enjoy a lush, vibrant yard all year. For personalized advice or professional services, contact turfrain.com. Let us help keep your lawn in top shape—because your lawn deserves the best care!
