With temperatures rising every day, now is the time to get your landscaping in shape. From seeding to using your sprinklers correctly, there are a few lawn care tips to follow this spring that will ensure your yard looks lush, green, and healthy. Below are some tips to follow.

How to Care for Your Lawn This Season

1. Clean Up From Winter

Your first step in spring lawn care is to clean up from winter. Clear away any twigs, branches, trash, or other debris. For organic material, start a compost pile that can later become fertilizer for your grass. Rake any leftover dead leaves as well as dead blades of grass to foster new growth.

2. Seed Bare Areas

Look for bare spots around your lawn and seed or sod to revitalize them. Make sure weeds are removed first and then rake the soil before seeding or adding a sod patch. Be sure to water daily to keep the sod moist.

3. Set Up Sprinklers

Your sprinkler system is a lifeline for your landscaping. Make sure all heads are working and clean, and run a test to check flow. If everything is in functioning, schedule your irrigation times. Aim for two to three times per week either in the early morning or late evening when temperatures are lower. If blades seem dull and do not stand up after walking over them, give your lawn a watering.

4. Control Weeds

Weeds can sap the nutrients and hydration from your landscaping. Tackle weeds by pulling them up from their invasive roots. If there are too many to handpick, consider an organic herbicide. Leaving weeds in your lawn risks your grass not receiving what it needs to survive, especially newly planted seed.

5. Service Your Mower

Your lawn mower is a vital piece of equipment for your landscaping. Have it serviced so technicians can inspect critical components like the starter, belts, and the battery. Also, ensure the blade is sharp since a dull blade can harm your grass. Don’t forget to change the oil and air filter, and give your mower a good cleaning.

If your property needs sprinklers and a reliable irrigation system, call Design Rite Sprinkler Company. Serving Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky since 1996, their fully licensed team in Milford, OH, can help both homeowners and businesses ensure that gardens and landscapes are well-hydrated. They also offer backflow systems, so your supply is clean and clear for a healthy environment. Learn why “the grass is really greener on the other side” on their website or call them for an estimate at (513) 248-8999.