PRO Tip: Spring Lawn Recovery & Fertilizer Timing

🌿 PRO Tip: Spring Lawn Recovery & Fertilizer Timing #

Overview #

After a long winter, your lawn needs a little care to bounce back strong. 🌤️
Early spring maintenance helps restore colour, encourage new growth, and set the stage for a healthy summer lawn.

Steps to Bring Your Lawn Back to Life #

1. 🧹 Clean Up the Yard
   Once the ground is dry, lightly rake to remove leaves, twigs, and winter debris.
   Avoid heavy raking too early — you could damage tender new shoots or compact the soil.

2. 🌾 Loosen the Soil
   Use a dethatcher or garden rake to remove thatch buildup.
   If the lawn feels hard or patchy, consider aerating to help water, air, and nutrients reach the roots.

3. 🌦️ Repair Bare Spots
   Patch thin or bare areas with grass seed and a light topdressing of soil or compost.
   Keep newly seeded spots moist until established.

4. 🧪 Test and Feed Wisely
   Apply fertilizer once the lawn starts growing and you’ve mowed at least once.
   A balanced spring mix (like 20-5-10) helps promote root development and early growth.
   Avoid fertilizing too early — nutrients can wash away before the grass is ready to absorb them.

5. 🚿 Water Deeply but Infrequently
   Water in the morning so the soil absorbs moisture before the day warms up.
   Deep watering encourages roots to grow down, improving drought resistance later in the season.

💡 Pro Tip #

Timing is key — wait until daytime highs are consistently above 10°C before your first fertilizer application.
If you’re unsure, focus first on cleanup and aeration — healthy soil is the best foundation for lush summer growth. 🌼