Spring is a time of rejuvenation and rebirth, and your lawn is often one of the first places you notice this renewal. The season is also a crucial time for lawn care, setting the stage for the health and appearance of your green spaces during the warmer months ahead. Below are a few essential lawn care tips to make your yard the envy of the neighborhood.

A Guide to Springtime Lawn Care

1. Get Rid of Thatch & Debris

Thatch is a term for all the dead grass, stems, roots, and lawn clippings that build up and get matted down throughout the winter. Come spring, thatch can be an eyesore, and it can prevent the fresh grass underneath from getting the nutrients it needs to grow and thrive. Use a rake or dethatching tool to pull up as much thatch as you can. Also, walk around the lawn with a trash bag to collect debris or litter that accumulated during the winter; this makes the lawn look pristine and ensures the health of your grass and other greenery.

2. Aerate the Soil

The areas of your lawn that see a lot of foot traffic will have more tightly compacted soil. When compaction becomes too restrictive, grass roots can't get the oxygen and water they need to keep your lawn lush and verdant. Using a pitchfork or aerating tool in these areas will help improve airflow and encourage water absorption.

3. Fill in Bare Patches

Plant grass seed in any bare patches of your yard. They will require diligent lawn care in the coming months, but once they sprout, they will make your green spaces more visually appealing and more comfortable underfoot. Water and weed these spots regularly in the months ahead, bearing in mind that more routine attention will likely be necessary during the height of summer.

Let a lawn care service tackle all of these jobs and more. Since 2004, A Kick in the Grass Lawn Service has been serving property owners throughout St. Louis and St. Charles County, MO. They offer lawn maintenance, landscaping, and gutter cleaning, as well as retaining wall construction and snow removal. Call (314) 471-6186 to request an estimate, and visit their website to explore their services.