Now that spring is here, many homeowners are turning their attention to lawn care. In addition to regular mowing, there are a few other tasks you should be aware of to help your lawn reach its peak in terms of health and appearance. To help keep your yard happy and healthy this season, Krogen's Do It Best, a full-service hardware store in Boscobel, WI, offers some important lawn care tips for the coming season.

3 Valuable Tips for Spring Lawn Care

1. Use a Rake to Dethatch the Lawn

A little bit of thatch, the layer of dead organic matter that forms just above the soil at the base of your lawn, is beneficial and protects the root system from frost. However, too much can stifle growth and prevent moisture from reaching the soil. When the thatch layer is too heavy—more than a half-inch deep—you should use a traditional rake or consider renting a motorized dethatcher from Krogen’s to pull up some of this dried and decaying plant matter and discard it. Your lawn will thank you for it.

2. Aerate Your Lawn Thoroughly

Once the ground is clear, use an aerator to poke holes in the soil; this loosens the earth and provides a channel for rainwater and nutrients to reach the plants’ roots. After aerating, you'll notice a distinct improvement in the way your grass looks, feels, and grows. While small lawns are easy to aerate by hand, larger pieces of land will benefit from a powerful piece of hardware that processes soil quickly. Since you only need this equipment once a year, consider renting one from Krogen’s.

3. Add Fertilizer

Fertilizing the lawn before spring and summer officially arrive gives it the best chance for healthy growth. April is the ideal time to apply a pre-emergent product that stops weeds before they sprout, preserving your grass. When the weather heats up later in the season, pick up a high-quality, nitrogen-based fertilizer from Krogen’s, your local hardware store and apply about 1 pound for every 1,000 square feet of land. After the application, water the grass thoroughly to disperse the product throughout the lawn.

To stock up on all the lawn and garden supplies, tools, and power equipment you need to keep your yard and greenery trimmed and healthy, visit Krogen's Do It Best, a venerable hardware store in Boscobel, WI. Since 1933, they have provided customers with the tools they need for any home improvement project. Call them at (608) 375-4656 to ask about product pricing and availability, or visit their website to browse their lawn and garden products. You can also visit their Facebook page and connect with the staff.