Your yard endured a rough winter—trapped under snow and frozen for weeks at a time. Now that it’s spring, it’s time to consider proper lawn care to bring that lush layer of grass back to life. Sometimes, it will grow back on its own, but there might be parts that need a little help. Here’s a guide to help reclaim your yard before the summer hits.

What Lawn Care Techniques Are a Necessity?

1. Aerate

The grass can’t grow properly without rich soil. The soil needs the right amount of air, water, and nitrogen to feed the grass. Too much water drowns the roots, and if it’s combined with the lack of air, you have moss growing instead of grass. Hiring a professional to aerate the soil will puncture the compacted layer, allowing air and water into the yard. 

2. Maintain

Rake up any leftovers from the winter, and pull up any weeds already popping up. Built-up mulch, leaves, and limbs create a suffocating layer called thatch over your yard. The weed roots will also take away the necessary nutrients from the grass, and dead patches will appear. A professional can use a scarifier to cut through the yard and remove thatch. Do not mow your yard for several weeks; the grass roots are in a weakened state, and mowers will yank on them before they’ve had a chance to attach to the soil.

3. Repair

In some cases, you might find that patches of dead grass have formed or become so overgrown with weeds that an entire part of the lawn has to be ripped up. Consider reseeding and watering. Plant the seeds as soon as possible after the last thaw. It will give them time to grow and secure themselves into the soil before the summer. Proper lawn care requires a strong, established root structure before mowing. It’s always best to contact a landscaping specialist to see what your options are when the yard is damaged.

Finding the right landscaping contractor for professional lawn care is important after the winter. Lawn Impressions in Franklin, OH, guarantees their work and has a unique lawn maintenance plan designed for any type of yard year-round. Visit them online to learn more about their services, including mulching, or call (937) 748-9431 to hire a professional to aerate and dethatch your yard.