Spring is one of the most important times of year for lawn care; following the damp and bleak conditions of winter, everything is blooming and blossoming once again! Whilst spring can be a prosperous time of year, its also important to keep a keen eye out to ensure that the unfavourable winter conditions haven’t left any lasting damage to your lawn.
Properly caring for your lawn during April (and the other spring months for that matter) is very important. If you don’t set your lawn up for success during the spring, it will struggle to thrive through the other seasons, and potentially be more vulnerable to harmful conditions such as fungus infections and pests.
April Lawn Maintenance Tasks:
The following lawn care treatments are just a few of the methods you can utilise to keep your lawn healthy and strong during the spring months:
Fertiliser
Many people believe that a single fertiliser can be used all year round, but that’s not the case! During the spring, many opt for a nitrogen-rich fertiliser as it gives your lawn a thick lush top growth, perfect for replenishing your lawn after winter!
If lawn fertiliser is applied incorrectly it can lead to the scorching of your lawn, which is why it’s always best to opt for professional lawn fertilisation services. If you’d like to learn about the professional lawn fertiliser services offered by Lawn & Weed Expert, check out the link below!
Lawn Fertilisation
Aeration
Aeration (also commonly known as spiking) provides a wide range of benefits for a lawn, including reducing compaction and offering more efficient drainage. Aeration is particularly important in the spring time since winter can leave your lawn damp and waterlogged, and thus susceptible to issues like fungus and moss. Lawn & Weed Expert offer professional aeration services – to learn more, head on over to our lawn aeration page.
Lawn Aeration
Scarifying
Winter conditions can easily lead to the build up of moss and thatch in your lawn, which can suffocate your grass and leave it looking thin and patchy. The best way to remove dead moss and thatch from your lawn is through scarification. April is a great time of year to scarify your lawn, as it removes all that debris that has been building up over winter and leaves your lawn refreshed and ready for summer!
Lawn Scarification
Overseeding
Overseeding is the method of applying fresh grass seeds to your lawn – it is recommended that this is done at least once every three years. Overseeding may be called for if winter has left your lawn looking sparse.
Overseeding
The lawn care treatments that will work the best vary from lawn to lawn. If you’re not sure which of the treatments will best benefit you, why not reach out to Lawn & Weed Expert today to arrange your FREE Lawn Survey? One of our April lawn care specialists will survey your lawn and offer their expert advice as to which lawn care treatments are best suited to your lawn.
Free Lawn Care Survey
If you’d like to read more about Lawn & Weed Experts spring lawn care treatments and how they can help get your garden looking tip-top this April, check out our spring lawn care treatment page now!
Spring Lawn Care Treatment
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