Enjoying a green and lush lawn during Georgia’s summertime is on almost every homeowner’s list of things to enjoy. But achieving a healthy looking lawn takes some work and TLC, especially during spring. Consider following these tips to prepare your lawn for the upcoming spring.
Control and Prevent Weeds
Lawn weeds are a common issue for many lawns in the Georgia area. Whether you’re dealing with crabgrass patches or broadleaf weeds, these unwanted guests can quickly take over your yard. Spring is the best time to take preventative measures to control weeds in the summer. Applying pre-emergent weed control to your grass is an excellent way to stop weed growth.
Irrigate Your Yard
Hydration is very important for your yard to grow strong during the spring months. For many lawns, the best time to water the lawn with an irrigation system is early-morning, when absorption is at its peak. Keep in mind that just like too little water is bad for your lawn, so is too much of it. If you don’t have an irrigation system in place already, you should contact lawn care professionals to help determine the most effective irrigation routine.
Fertilize the Grass
Have a tired-looking lawn? Revive it by giving it the energy it needs to grow thick grass this spring. Choose a fertilizer based on your soil’s pH level and grass variety to provide your lawn with the maximum amount of nutrients. If you’re not sure what fertilizer is best for your lawn, or you’ve never had your lawn’s pH levels checked, contact a local lawn care company.
Mow Your Grass On A Higher Setting
When you cut your grass, mow higher than normal during the spring months. This will create a barrier against future weed growth. In addition to mowing higher, make sure you mow the grass more frequently during this time.
Assess the Soil
Grass thrives in a neutral pH soil, so if your soil is too acidic or too alkaline, your lawn grass won’t grow very well. To bring the pH back to an optimal level of growing grass, you can take a few steps like adding ground limestone or other soil amendments.
However, it’s important to have your soil tested before you add any amendments to it. Contact a lawn care company in your area and have them determine your soil’s acidity. If all this sounds like a lot of work and you’d rather have a dedicated professional do the hard work, you should get in touch with Lawn Capital today. We have the skills and the experience to deliver results that meet or exceed your best expectations.
