Even though it’s mid January and there’s still plenty of winter left, we at SK Lawn and Landscape are often asked around this time of year when should spring lawn care start. Well, the answer isn’t as simple as you would think and while there are many environmental factors that need to be in place for grass to start growing, the short answer is that you can start planning now to be ready and then wait on mother nature to do the rest once the seasons start to transition from winter to spring.

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During the winter months, grass goes dormant turning brown or a dull yellow and while it may look dead, it is very far from it as the grass is using it’s energy to maintain its root systems during the colder months. However as warmer spring temperatures and more importantly warmer soil temperatures become the norm and the chill of winter fades, grass begins to return to it’s normal green growing state and at this point is when you need to take certain steps to insure a healthy lawn. One of the most important things you can do before spring is to make sure debris like leaves and brush are removed as they can deprive your lawn of sunlight and water. Leaf removal should be done in the fall rather than spring as most lawn care companies simply don’t offer lawn clean up services in the spring.

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Before spring gets into full swing, preventing weeds before they start to grow is an absolute must and using a pre-emergent is your best bet. A pre-emergent is essentially a specialized herbicide that prevents weed and other seeds from being able to germinate and in most cases will keep crabgrass, dandelions and other invasive plants from overtaking your lawn. If your lawn has patchy or bald areas that are lacking grass, spring is an ideal time to add grass seed to fill in your lawn but unfortunately pre-emergent will hinder the growth of pretty much any seed so you typically will have to choose between seeding or weed control as they can’t be done simultaneously. Fertilizing your lawn in the spring will help it rebound after a long winter of lying dormant and SK Lawn and Landscape can help you choose the right fertilizer for your type of grass. Of course it goes without saying that adequate watering of your lawn in addition to the spring rains will help you grass grown thick, green and healthy and depending on the amount of rain we see, you should plan on a daily watering schedule. Spring lawn care is a lot of work and if you think you might not be up for it this year then let the experts at SK Lawn and Landscape take care of for you like we have for thousands of homeowners in the greater Kansas City area. Call us today to schedule a free, no obligation consultation and estimate on Kansas City’s most quality, professional lawn care and landscaping services at (816) 372-4965 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.