Spring Lawn Care

 

Spring lawn care

 

 

Lawns care for the spring months of:  March, April and May.

 

Spring is a great time to lime, fertilize, seed & control weeds and insects in the lawn.

Look for organic options as possible.

Do not apply weed killers unless weeds are present.

Do not apply insecticide unless you have an ongoing problem. 

Spring seeding and crabgrass (if present) prevention should be done in mid-march, mid-April

Liming and fertilizing can be done in March, April or may.

Broadleaf weed prevention should be done in march if present (if not seeding) 

Broadleaf weeds already growing in the lawn can be killed in March, April or May if present (depending on seeding schedule)

Insects can be controlled between mid April – June. If present we can advise on applications. If you have questions concerning this issue, please give us a call. 

 

If seeding the lawn in the spring:

Mow and/or rake the lawn if needed & scratch-up bare spots.

Sow grass seed of your choice

Apply greensand and paper mulch over any bare areas.

Apply crabgrass preventer (except in heavy shade) in mid-march, mid-April as needed.

Cover the seeded bare spots with topsoil or organic compost.

Water the lawn frequently until seed germinates and fills in.

Apply second application of crabgrass preventer 30 – 40 days after first application.

If needed, control broadleaf weeds in the lawn with weed beater or expel weed killer (must be done 3 weeks before seeding or after new seed has germinated and been mowed twice).

If needed, apply season long grub control.

 

All non-organic application contains salts which kills beneficial bacteria, earthworms and other beneficial nutrients. Use organic as possible. 

I.E. Epsoma, Greensand with organic fertilizer and micronutrients (bay friendly)  

 

 

 

 

Please don’t hesitate to call with any questions:  703-753-1354

 

Landscape & Design Center

 

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