Loving the land you purchase and the home that sits on it is crucial to your overall satisfaction. However, in some cases, the home’s aesthetics are drastically better than the lawn’s condition. Therefore, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, our Tri-Cities landscaping professionals at Promier Landscapes share on the blog today how you can show your lawn some love. So whether you choose to buy your yard a special gift, like fertilizer, or embark on better lawn care practices, a little bit of lawn love can go a very long way during spring. To help you love the “lawn” you’re with, below are some of our best spring preparation tips to create a beautiful, lush oasis for your family to enjoy.
Tip #1: Examine Trees and Shrubs
Although most freezing conditions cease near spring, we encourage homeowners to take precautions and protect trees and shrubs before freezing conditions. Our ISA-certified arborists in Johnson City recommend homeowners thoroughly examine trees and shrubs since they endured severe winter weather conditions. Additionally, our arborists advise property owners to prune trees and shrubs with winter damage to prevent advanced conditions that could lead to personal or property damage. Finally, as the buds on rose bushes begin to swell, feel free to prune them at that time.
Tip #2: Examine Your Lawn
Even though your lawn may still appear to be in its dormant state, assessing damage is necessary to provide early treatment for a flourishing landscape in the spring. Our Bristol lawn care pros recommend that homeowners encourage family members and pets to stay off the frozen grass to prevent grass blade breakage. Once the lawn begins to thaw, you can address emerging weeds with postemergence herbicides or apply pre-emergent herbicides to control crabgrass. First, however, ensure the soil temperature reaches a minimum of 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tip#3: Maintenance
After your lawn goes through a harsh winter with cold temperatures and freezing conditions, minor cleanup and maintenance after the ground thaws can help revive your property and better prepare it to flourish in the spring. Our Kingsport expert landscapers share below some basic activities to gear up for the growing season in addition to lawn fertilization.
- Till your garden
- Turn your compost pile
- Sharpen garden tools and lawnmower blades
- Start all power tools to ensure they run smoothly
- Schedule your lawnmower for regular maintenance
- Start your seed flats and house them inside in bright but indirect light
- Create a garden calendar and include seed germination and planting dates
Tip #4: Check Annual and Container Plants
Annuals and container plants need special attention and love, like your lawn. Therefore, protect annual plants in specific containers that ward off freezing temperatures. Also, since annuals find this an ideal time for blooming, our Tri-Cities landscapers recommend using a winter-blooming fertilizer. Furthermore, examine the container to ensure no cracks or breaks due to freezing temperatures. If a container plant breaks, transfer the plant into a new, fresh pot.
Landscaping in Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol, Tennessee
Show some love to your lawn by starting early spring care practices now. When you actively work in your yard, you show love to your property and home. If you have questions about additional winter lawn care or prefer to hire a professional landscaping company in the Tri-Cities area, like Promier Landscapes, feel free to call our office at (423) 872-2988 or contact us online today.