Spring Turf Care
- Greenlife Gardens
- Mar 27, 2009
- 1 min read
Spring Turf Care
Spring is a very important time of the year when it comes to turf care. What you do in April/May really sets the tone for what your lawn will be doing in the summer months and into the fall. Here are some very simple tips that when implemented can make a very big difference in the health of your lawn.
Here are a few practical tips for keeping a healthy lawns:
1. Keep mower blades SHARP!
2. Mulch your grass clippings. Research shows mulched lawns are healthier than a lawn that is bagged.
3. Watch your mowing height. You should never remove more than 1/3rd of the grass blade.
4. Don’t forget to put down pre-emergent fertilizer. Mid-April to early May is the perfect time for this. Not applying will have you fighting crab-grass all year.
5. Watch your water. Don’t over water your lawn. A lawn needs a lot less water than most people realize. The best time to water is in the morning. This helps prevent fungus and mold.
Simply turning your sprinklers on for a couple minutes in the mid-afternoon (especially into the summer months) can reduce the surface temperature of the lawn. This can help your lawn avoid a “burned” look. Zach Higginson Turf Care Extraordinaire