The Optimal Season to Start Getting Lawn Care

Depending on several factors, such as climate and type of grass and plants, lawn care may begin in different seasons. For many households, it will start in the spring once the grass has thawed and begins to grow. For others, it may start in the fall with root treatments in preparation for winter. Natural Way Lawn can help you determine what lawn care service your grass requires and when you need them. Here is some information on the optimal season to start getting lawn care:

Early Spring Care

Aeration

When grass begins to unfreeze and grow again, it is a good time to start your lawn care routine. There are several steps to properly caring for your lawn, such as fertilizing, aerating, and insect and pest control. Aeration is the process of drilling small holes into your grass, which helps with soil compacting and root growth. It also helps deter thatch growth and improves your grass water absorption. Natural Way Lawn has the expertise and tools to aerate your lawn quickly in early spring.

Fertilizer and Weed Killer

To make sure your grass stays healthy throughout the summer, you should have fertilizer and weed killer applied as part of your lawn care service in early spring. Fertilizer gives your lawn extra nutrients that help it stay healthy and green throughout the warmer season. It may be paired with herbicides, pest control, and weed control for a greener lawn. Early applications of weed killer can stop unwanted plants from taking root and harming grass.

Soil Testing

Springtime is also ideal for soil testing, which helps determine which plants or types of grass will grow. Professionals will use their specialized tools to look for nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, zinc, and soluble salts. They can also assess the overall health of your soil and adjust its acidity if necessary.

Flea and Tick Control

The professionals at Natural Way Lawn can spray your yard to exterminate common pests like fleas and ticks. This is especially useful if you have pets, as fleas can attach to their hair or fur, cause irritation, and even spread to surfaces in your house. They will also exterminate other surface insects like aphids and earwigs as part of the lawn care service.

Late Spring

Pest Control

Pest control for your lawn may be ongoing and require multiple applications, depending on where you live and your soil composition. The professionals at Natural Way Lawn can spray your lawn in early spring and late spring with insecticides targeted at surface insects, such as gnats and mosquitoes. They can also target grubs, which live in the soil underneath your grass and can destroy your lawn. Grubs may also be exterminated in late spring to prevent lingering issues.

Lawn Disease Control

Lawn disease may become noticeable during hot or humid stretches of late spring and into summer. Some diseases caused by heat may include dollar spots, grass leaf spots, and fusarium blight. Natural Way Lawn can treat these with nutrient supplements or adjusted watering. Other lawn diseases are caused by cold or wet weather, such as snow mold, caused when snow sits on your lawn for an extended period, or powdery mildew, which occurs when shaded grass is wet and doesn’t dry. The professionals will assess your diseased area and suggest the correct lawn care service.

Reach Out For Lawn Care Service Today

Whether it’s early or late spring, summer, or fall, Natural Way Lawn takes care of your greenery. They will suggest correct watering schedules, care for sick trees, or aerate to create a lush green space. Contact them today to learn how to have a lush, green lawn.