The arrival of spring means you’ll be spending more time outside in your yard. However, that time will be much more enjoyable if your lawn is in excellent condition. Spring lawn maintenance involves more than regular mowing to ensure healthy, vibrant growth. The following guide explains what services your outdoor space needs and how professionals can help.

How to Address Winter Damage

After the winter, lingering fall leaves, dead grass blades, and other debris can form a thick layer of thatch on your lawn that can smother new growth. Contact lawn care professionals when you notice this buildup in your yard. They will often rake the area to remove the debris.

Grass can die due to disease or mold that grows during winter, resulting in bare or thin spots. During the late spring, landscapers can use overseeding tactics to fill these bare patches, applying new seeds to areas with less grass. Handheld spreaders are used for small patches, while large broadcast spreaders can apply seeds to the entire lawn. For particularly bare lawns, hydroseeding, which utilizes a mixture of seed and mulch for the yard, may be necessary to replenish the grass.

How to Prepare for Spring Growth

Lawn maintenance professionals can promote healthy growth for new bulbs and existing grass. Fertilizer is typically applied after overseeding to provide additional nutrients to the grass. Aeration can also be used to counteract soil compaction by removing plugs of dirt from the yard. This task allows air, water, and nutrients to reach roots easily. 

If your lawn is prone to ticks, landscapers can apply organic pest control treatments. They can also use weed control programs, including herbicide sprays, to prevent any growth that could harm healthy plants and flowers. As a result, your curb appeal will remain intact throughout the season. 

If you need to schedule spring lawn maintenance, turn to A to Z Property Maintenance, LLC. With over 30 years of experience, their landscapers provide reliable services to residential and commercial properties throughout Greater Danbury and Brookfield, CT. Whether you need new flowers or a retaining wall, they will assist you. Visit them online to learn more about how they can help, or call (203) 775-9174.