Spring is right around the corner \u2013 it really is! It\u2019s time to start thinking about your spring lawn. When the birds start singing, daffodils start to bloom, and the soft, sparkling light makes the world look fresh and new, it\u2019s time to start tending to your lawn in preparation for a season of lush growth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Here are a few Spring lawn tips to get you started:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Check your hoses (even if you have a sprinkler system)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Winter time<\/a> can be harsh on water hoses, especially if they\u2019re left out in freezing temperatures. It\u2019s important to start the new gardening season with the right tools, and a sturdy hose is the most important of all. When you\u2019re shopping for a hose, make sure you buy one long enough to water the whole lawn and reach all of the flower beds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Water the right way<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The best time to water your lawn is when it needs it. In the beginning of the season you don\u2019t have to rush. When grass starts growing, it\u2019s the roots that grow first. If the ground is a little dry, they grow deep into the soil. These deep roots help grass survive drought. So, hold off on watering at first which is actually good for your grass.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n However, if you walk across the lawn and the blades of grass do not spring back in your footsteps, it\u2019s time to water.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Fill in the bare spots<\/strong> (with seed or sod)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Don\u2019t leave bare patches<\/a> in the lawn unattended because weeds will find them. Fill in bare spots with grass seed or with a sod patch. Whichever you choose, first prepare the soil. Weed if necessary and loosen the surface of the soil with a rake.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you\u2019re planting grass seed, first, sow the seeds, then cover lightly with a few handfuls of fresh topsoil and tamp the soil down. For sod, cut the patch to fit and press it firmly into the soil. Good soil contact is important for both seeds and sod.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Now water well. Seeds must be kept moist until they germinate. You may need to water daily or even more often in hot weather. Sod should also be kept moist, but not soggy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n