Spring arrives Friday, and along with the promise of warmer weather and sunnier days, it also brings the necessary task of lawn maintenance for homeowners in metro Atlanta. From aeration to fertilization, starting early can ensure you have a beautiful yard all year long.
The first step to ensuring you have a beautiful lawn involves preparation. Remove debris that has accumulated during the winter, and then begin to fertilize and apply organic matter to make sure that it has plenty of nutrients and encourage growth. Also, make sure to aerate your lawn, especially if it is compacted, to allow water and air to reach the root faster. Another step to take early is to apply a pre-emergent herbicide that controls weeds. Keep in mind that this product will inhibit seed germination, so don’t use it on newly seeded areas.
Next, apply grass seed and water deeply. However, many new grass seeds have been created with a drought-tolerant casing. Make sure to use the recommended watering guidelines for the specific grass type you’ve planted. Once your grass begins growing, wait for it to have a height of three to four inches before mowing it for the first time.
Don’t forget to maintain you’re your beds and garden areas. Keep the edges of your bed fresh to provide a neat appearance, and add fresh mulch or pine straw. Also, prune plants such as roses, shrubs and bushes to remove the deadwood. Add color and brighten up your yard with seasonal blooms or perennial flowering plants. If you have a garden, early spring is also the time to begin adding fertilizer and plowing before adding seed.
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