Spring Lawn Care Guide: How to Revive Your Yard After Winter

Josh Hunter
Mar 12
2 min read

Updated: Apr 13

Winter can leave your lawn looking dull, patchy, and unhealthy, but with the right care, you can bring it back to life. As the snow melts and temperatures rise, now is the perfect time to prepare your yard for a green and healthy season. Follow these essential spring lawn care steps to help your grass recover after winter.

1. Clean Up Your Yard

Start by removing any leaves, branches, and debris left behind by winter. A good cleanup allows your grass to breathe and absorb nutrients properly. Use a rake to loosen matted grass and prevent mold growth.

2. Reseed Bare Patches

Cold weather and heavy snow can create thin or bare spots in your lawn. Early spring is the best time to overseed these areas. Choose a high-quality grass seed suited for your climate, and make sure to water regularly to promote growth.

3. Aerate for Healthier Grass

After a long winter, soil can become compacted, making it hard for water, oxygen, and nutrients to reach the roots. Lawn aeration helps loosen the soil, encouraging deeper root growth. If your lawn has high foot traffic, aerating in spring will give it a much-needed boost.

4. Apply Fertilizer for a Nutrient Boost

Grass needs nutrients to grow thick and green. Apply a slow-release fertilizer rich in nitrogen to help your lawn recover from winter stress. Be careful not to over-fertilize, as this can lead to excessive growth before the roots are ready.

5. Control Weeds Before They Spread

Spring is the best time to prevent weeds before they take over. Use a pre-emergent weed control product to stop weeds like dandelions and crabgrass from sprouting. If weeds have already appeared, spot-treat them with a selective herbicide.

6. Mow at the Right Height

When your grass starts growing again, avoid cutting it too short. Keeping your lawn at a height of about 2.5 to 3 inches helps promote strong root growth and prevents weeds from taking over.

7. Water Smartly

Spring showers help keep your lawn hydrated, but if the weather is dry, you may need to water deeply once or twice a week. Watering early in the morning allows the grass to absorb moisture without risk of fungus or disease.

8. Refresh Your Landscape with Mulch and Plants

Give your yard a fresh look by adding mulch to garden beds and around trees. Mulch helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil health. Spring is also a great time to plant flowers, shrubs, or trees to enhance your outdoor space.

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