Curb Appeal Tips – Preparing your lawn for Spring

May 7, 2008 · Filed Under St. John's Real Estate 

With the warm weather approaching it is the perfect time to get your lawn ready for the spring season. Your front lawn and garden is one of first features noticed on your property. These simple tips will help ensure your lawn gets a healthy start this season.

  • To ensure even thawing and prevent diseases like snow mould, remove snow piles from your lawn or spread the snow evenly across the lawn.
  • Clean unwanted debris that may have accumulated over the winter months.
  • Be careful raking your lawn as the ground is still very damp and you can rake up more grass then needed.
  • Aerate and weed your lawn to improve water, air and fertilizer uptake. Be sure the weeder removes the entire root of the weeds, not just what you see on the surface.
  • Healthy, thick lawns naturally deter weeds and other pests. Choose a natural fertilizer, that is ideal for planting new lawns or repairing bare starts to give your lawn a healthy start.
  • In preparation for the spring gardening season, check your equipment to ensure it is in good working condition. Don’t forget to sharpen the blades on lawn mowers and weeders.
  • Purchase a composter and get started on turning household waste into organic fertilizer for your lawn and garden.

Not only will you enjoy the benefits of a healthy looking lawn, you also help maintain your homes value.

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