Your Spring Lawn Care Checklist

How to Care for Your Lawn This Time of Year

Green grass with sunset views.

It’s officially springtime! That means it’s time to start your lawn care routine so you can enjoy a green, healthy yard all spring and summer long. Ready to get started? Here’s what should be on your spring lawn care checklist.

Your Spring Lawn Care Checklist

  1. Clean up yard waste. Did the winter leave more leaves on your yard? You’ll want to rake up any leftover leaves, branches, and other debris in your yard to ensure your grass has the right sunlight and oxygen to thrive.
  2. Aerate and seed. If you didn’t have the opportunity to aerate and seed in the fall, now is the time to do it. This practice ensures your lawn isn’t suffering from compaction, and it gives you the opportunity to plant seeds in spots where the grass is patchy.
  3. Treat for weeds. You can apply herbicides to prevent weeds from infiltrating your lawn this season. Preventative care is the best way to keep weeds at bay, so this is often a top priority for homeowners this time of year.
  4. Identify sources of standing water. If mosquitos find your lawn to be one of the most desirable in the neighborhood, you might be dealing with standing water. You can get ahead of a mosquito problem now by eliminating sources of water. Some places you might find standing water include bird baths, stagnant ponds, tires, pots, and toys.
  5. Call Shades of Green Lawn & Landscape. Skip the work, and hire the pros at Shades of Green Lawn & Landscape. We know everything your lawn in Lafayette, Indiana needs to be healthy year-round. Our services are rooted in science, so we know the ins and outs of how to care for your lawn. That’s why we have different lawn care plans for different budgets and yards. Simply call us today at 765-771-9998 to find out how we can make your grass the perfect Shade of Green.