A lawn can become tired from the harsh winter weather. A few simple steps can help your lawn get back to its lush green color and flourish. A lawn can be restored to its pre-winter glory by raking, repairing any damaged areas, and applying the correct fertilizer.

1. Lawn Care Service

2. Spring Lawn Care and Maintenance
A lawn can become tired from the harsh winter weather. A few simple steps can help your lawn get back to its
lush green color and flourish. A lawn can be restored to its pre-winter glory by raking, repairing any damaged
areas, and applying the correct fertilizer. The cold winter months cause grass to enter a dormancy. It will stop
growing, which causes its appearance to be ragtag. It is more vulnerable to freezing, drainage problems and
snow accumulation because it has stopped growing in winter. The winter damage must be repaired in order to
allow grass to thrive and grow properly.

3. Clear Debris
Let the lawn dry before you start spring lawn care. When
cultivated, a soggy or wet lawn can cause damage. The roots
can be pulled out of the soil, and the blades may become bent
or broken. To help aerate your lawn after it has dried, you
should thoroughly rake it. The accumulated winter debris can
be removed by raking. Raking will open the soil and grass
blades to allow for air circulation. A good air circulation will
ensure that there is no fungal growth around the crowns of the
plants as well as each blade of grass.

4. Post-Winter Scarification
The long winter months can lead to moss and thatch buildup.
Scarification is a treatment that will help a lawn with excessive
thatch and moss buildup. If there are still dangers of spring
frosts, scarification should not be performed. Scarification
should be performed in the middle of April or later. Use a moss
killer two to three weeks prior to scarification if the lawn is
covered in moss. To scarify the lawn, it should be freshly mown
and slightly wet. You can use a spring book rake, or a powered
scarified.

5. New Season Overseeding
Spring seeding can be beneficial for lawns with bare spots and
patchy appearances. The soil should reach 65 degrees
Fahrenheit before the seeds can germinate. If it is still too cold,
you should avoid seeding the lawn. Mid-April is the best time
to oversee an existing lawn. Kentucky bluegrass should be
seeded at 1.5 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. Use 3 pounds fine
fescue grass seeds for 1,000 sq. ft. or 6 pounds tall fescue for
1,000 ft. The straw mulch will keep the seeds from drying out
and prevent them from rotting.

6. All Year Green Lawn
A lawn can look great by the end of summer with a little
spring care. This will help the lawn prepare for winter by
encouraging it develop strong roots and store valuable
nutrients.

7. Thank You
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Dorsey Lawn and Landscape
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4801 Glenwood Avenue
Suite 200 PMB 808
Raleigh, NC 27612