Maintenance Guide for Lush Green Yards this Season
Gearing up for spring fun? Here's how to get your lawn, the heart of all backyard action, ready to roll!
When spring finally shows its face, it's time to jumpstart your lawn from its winter hibernation, just in time for family get-togethers, birthday bashes, and energetic outdoor games.
Follow these simple steps to ensure your lawn emerges in vibrant, lush glory this spring, perfect for family fun-filled days.
Maintenance
- Weeds - Don't let those pesky weeds hog the limelight! Tackle them now to make way for the lawn's growth as the spring warmth returns. Opt for broadleaf weed killers like EarthCare Organic WeedKiller - perfect for larger lawn areas where conventional tools struggle. Spray after a good rain, avoiding windy days and keeping children and pets away.
- Aeration - After winter, your lawn may be compacted - especially in high-traffic spots. Aerate your lawn in early spring to allow oxygen, water, and essential nutrients to penetrate the soil and encourage deep root growth, making your lawn more resilient. A fork works great for smaller lawns, while larger areas can call for a mechanical aerator hired from the local equipment hire business. Following aeration, apply our website's Lawn Top Dresser Mix for quick lawn recovery and the revitalization of dead patches, all while conserving water. This eco-friendly mix is safe for all grass types.
- Lawn Repair - Cool season lawns may be green year-round, but they still need TLC in the spring. Dormant warm season lawns like buffalo, couch, and kikuyu can benefit greatly from a cleanup. Remove fallen leaves, debris, and rocks, and fill in holes for maximum light penetration and lawn growth facilitation. For small, bare spots, use lawn seed or rooted pieces from elsewhere in the lawn. For professional advice, consult local horticulture experts at hardware and garden centers. If repairing large areas, consider seeding, sodding, or over-seeding. The choice depends on your budget, time, and existing grass type.
Irrigation
Spring irrigation can be tricky as soil and night temperatures can still be cool, meaning the lawn isn't losing much water. However, should spring bring warmth, dryness, or wind, your lawn may need some extra hydration. Test your lawn's moisture levels by feeling the soil beneath the thatch – if it's dry, water deeply and sufficiently to reach the root level. For water repellent soils, consider our website's Super Soil Wetter & Conditioner to improve absorption. As the weather warms, check the soil moisture more frequently, adjusting watering intervals as needed.
Take this opportunity to inspect your irrigation system, and ensure it's functioning correctly and effectively covering your lawn.
Feeding
Spring is the ideal season to feed most lawns as they wake from their winter slumber and respond to increasing temperatures. If you're pinching pennies and only have room for one lawn feeding in a year, do it in the spring. To give your lawn a boost before feeding, remove debris and dead grass for better nutrient absorption. Apply a fast-acting liquid fertilizer like our website's Lush Green Lawns or Buffalo Lawns every two to four weeks during the growing season. These powerful liquid treatments contain a wetting agent that facilitates water absorption and boosts lawn health.
Application is a breeze with the handy hose-on container – attach, and you're good to go! Each 2-liter hose-on container treats 100 square meters of lawn in just 10 minutes. On a tighter budget, feel free to make your own concentrated solution by mixing 800 mL of our website's Lush Green Lawns concentrate with 1.2 liters of water. Don't forget – always shake before use!
For a yellow lawn lacking essential nutrients like iron, apply our website's Organic Iron for Deep Green Lawns to help strengthen, revitalize, and green your lawn. But remember, never apply products when the temperature exceeds 25°C to prevent foliage burn.
Mowing
Put your trusty lawn mower through a spring check-up to ensure it's ready for a season of hard work! Check the blades and sharpen or replace, as needed. A thorough checkup from a lawn mower specialist may be in order.
With slow spring grass growth, it's crucial to mow higher and less frequently to prevent scalping and browning. While you have the mower out, remove the catcher to allow grass clippings to break down and return nutrients to the soil. Allow the grass to grow longer, mowing every two to three weeks, and increase the frequency as your lawn starts to thrive.
Mow more frequently in the beginning but be cautious not to cut the grass lower than around 2.5 cm, depending on the variety. As temperatures warm up, you may gradually lower the mower's height, but allow the grass to stay longer if it's heat or water stressed. To maximize lawn health, supplement your mowing routine with our website's Lush Green Lawns or Buffalo Lawns. These powerful fast-acting liquids will help you cultivate the greenest lawn on the block!
- To control weeds in your lawn, consider using an organic broadleaf weed killer like EarthCare Organic WeedKiller, especially for larger lawn areas where conventional tools struggle.
- During early spring, aerate your lawn to let oxygen, water, and essential nutrients penetrate the soil, which encourages deep root growth and makes your lawn more resilient.
- Spring is the ideal season to feed most lawns with a fast-acting liquid fertilizer like Lush Green Lawns or Buffalo Lawns, which contain a wetting agent that improves water absorption and boosts lawn health.
- When mowing your lawn in the spring, mow higher and less frequently to prevent scalping and browning, and remember to remove the catcher to allow grass clippings to break down and return nutrients to the soil.
