Grass is an asset to your garden, but it needs a lot of care and attention to look good and stay healthy. As you step into the New Year, you will have many new resolutions. Making your lawn look great as the snow begins to thaw must be one of those resolutions. There are many things that need to go into the care given to your lawn.
As an experienced and full-service landscape solutions provider, we at DNS Landscaping have just the right tips for you to prepare your lawn at the beginning of the New Year.
1. Lawn Aeration
If you want to see your lawn stay healthy, you must take steps to aerate the soil. This will allow both air and water to reach the roots of the grass. As most of the nutrients reach the roots, the grass will look beautiful and stay healthy. This will require handling an aerator machine.
2. Dethatching the Lawn
As the morning ice or snow thaws, it creates the ideal moist conditions for moss and other forms of growth. Detaching or raking your lawn can help remove dead organic material or debris that may have got entangled in the grass. The debris may have built up over the fall and winter periods. If you allow this debris to sit there, the soil will not be able to get enough water and nutrients for proper growth during the spring.
Lawn clippings and dead grass can move down into thatch and can cause the following issues:
- Prevent new grass seeds from germinating
- Promote pest infestation
- Promote fungal growth
3. Apply Weed Treatment
The best time to act against weeds is before they even show up. Once you see weeds on your lawn, it can be too difficult to remove them. Make sure to choose the right pre-emergent herbicide or other treatments to prevent weeds from sprouting. It will be best to seek professional help in making the right choice and application of weed control treatments.
4. Conduct Soil Testing
Besides taking care of the above-mentioned points, you should also ensure that the soil is in the right condition and has proper composition for spring growth. Most types of grass thrive in neutral conditions – conditions that are neither alkaline nor acidic.
There are ways to increase and decrease soil pH levels. However, you should know how to control them. If you cannot work with a soil test kit, it is recommended to seek professional help.
It is also recommended to clean up your yard in the New Year. As already mentioned, there is likely to be a lot of debris from the winter that could affect your lawn once the weather clears up. Use pruning shears and a rake to clean and clear the area. Look for dead plants and prune dead or damaged branches from bushes and trees. Remove any unwanted vegetation that may be lingering on the lawn.
At DNS Landscaping, we can help you take the right steps in preparing your lawn and flower beds for the New Year. For more information, we suggest visiting our website or giving us a call at (210) 765-8667. You may also write to us using this Online Form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.