Blog Seasonal Lawn Care Strategies: Expert Advice from Grasshopper's Landscape Team May 08, 2024

As the temperatures change throughout the year, it's important to adjust your lawn care strategies accordingly. Grasshopper's Lawn and Landscape team is here to provide expert advice on seasonal lawn care to keep your yard looking its best all year long. Here are some key tips for each season to help you maintain a healthy and vibrant lawn.

Spring:

- Spring is the perfect time to give your lawn a fresh start after the winter months. Start by raking up any dead leaves and debris to allow your grass to breathe.

- Aerate your soil to promote healthy root growth and improve water and nutrient absorption.

- Apply a slow-release fertilizer to give your grass the nutrients it needs to thrive.

- Keep an eye out for weeds and apply a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent them from taking over your lawn.

Summer:

- Summer is the time when your grass is growing the fastest, so it's important to mow regularly to keep it at the ideal height.

- Water deeply and infrequently to encourage deep root growth and drought resistance. Early morning is the best time to water to minimize evaporation.

- Keep an eye out for pests and diseases, and treat them promptly to prevent damage to your lawn.

- Consider overseeding bare patches to keep your lawn looking lush and full.

Fall:

- Fall is the time to prepare your lawn for the winter months ahead. Continue mowing until your grass stops growing, and gradually lower the blade height for the last few cuts.

- Remove leaves from your lawn to prevent suffocation and disease. Consider mulching them with a mower to provide extra nutrients to the soil.

- Aerate and overseed your lawn to fill in any bare spots and promote healthy growth next spring.

- Apply a winterizing fertilizer to provide your grass with the nutrients it needs to survive the cold winter months.

Winter:

- While your lawn may not require as much maintenance in the winter, there are still some things you can do to help it stay healthy.

- Avoid walking on frozen grass to prevent damage to the blades.

- Clear snow from your lawn to prevent mold growth and suffocation of the grass.

- Consider applying a dormant oil spray to prevent overwintering pests and diseases.

By following these seasonal lawn care strategies from Grasshopper's Landscape team, you can ensure that your lawn remains healthy and beautiful throughout the year. Whether you need assistance with aeration, fertilization, pest control, or any other lawn care service, our team is here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and keep your lawn looking its best year-round.