A Guide for Spring Lawn Care

A GUIDE FOR SPRING LAWN CARE CLEAN UP GENTLY: Wait for the soil to dry out before beginning heavy yard work to avoid damaging new grass roots DON'T CUT THE GRASS Too SHORT: If you cut your lawn too short it "stresses out" the grass FEED YOUR LAWN: Experts recommend fertilizing your lawn in the fall and in the spring TAKE CARE OF BARE PATCHES: If you have bare patches on your lawn, apply grass seeds to fill these problem areas WEEDS, WEEDS Go AWAY: Instead of waiting for weeds to grow, take preventative measures and apply pre-emergent herbicides 9. TUNE UP YOUR LAWNMOWER: If your lawnmower is having a hard time starting, it's time for a tuneup or to consider buying a new one. WATERING: At the beginning of spring, water your lawn once a week and water it deep CONSIDER CLIMATE: There are many types of grasses available; depending on where you live, you'll either want to plant warm-season or cool-season grasses CROFT SALES AND SERVICE Quality Yard & Home Products http://www.hgtv.com/design/outdoor-design/landscaping-and-hardscaping/basic-lawn-care-tips http://home.howstuffworks.com/5-spring-lawn-care-tips.htm#page=2 http://www.todayshomeowner.com/spring-lawn-care-guide/ http://landscaping.about.com/od/lawns/a/spring_lawns_3.htm