As I mentioned last fall, taking care of the grass is totally my husbands department–but if watching him work counts for something, then I am a pro! Ha. Here’s a quick guide on spring lawn care, which we take very seriously here in suburbia:
If you didn’t aerate last fall, spring is another good time to do it. With all of the spring rain, those annoying dirt clods will be gone in no time, and your grass will be the thick, lush envy of all of the neighbors.
Before you start mowing again, give your lawn mower the once over. Sharpen the blades if they need it, change the oil, and give ‘er a good once over. You can start out the spring with shorter grass, make sure to raise the blade as the weather gets warmer, though. If you don’t mind the mess, taking the mower bag off and letting the grass clippings stay on the lawn is a great way to provide free food for the grass.
If you live in a rainy climate {like I do} let the weather do the work as far as watering. If not, make sure to water less often, but in larger quantities {remember the good old days of flood irrigation? Think about replicating them.}
Wait until it’s a bit warmer to apply fertilizer {at least 50-55 degrees soil temperature}, that will ensure that the grass is awake enough to receive a feeding.
That’s pretty much it for us around here. What do you do to wake up your grass?
~Mavis
Beth says
Mine awakens by itself! I’ve been out on the lawnmower three times already……feels so good! The azaleas are in full bloom and when I’m out in the beautiful weather, I do think of y’all up there. If good thoughts could send you some, you would have experienced at least a little of Spring already!
Amanda says
I had to mow mine 2 weeks ago and it really needs to be done again. Moving to North Carolina from New York sure has it’s perks.