How Does Your Lawn Change in the Spring?

Written By Carli Holas

Spring is nearly here, and with the spring comes a spring lawn. Like most plants, the grass that makes up your front lawn and backyards changes with the seasons. It’s affected by the changing temperature, humidity, and overall climate. Spring is a transitionary season between the extremes of winter and summer. This makes the changes from winter lawns to summer lawns less severe and easier to handle.

You’ll notice soon that your grass is changing color if it isn’t already. That’s the signal that it's time to start doing some work to keep it from drying out and browning.

WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR SPRING LAWN

A lot of lawn work during the spring is to prepare your lawn for the summer. The summer is when an already hot climate reaches its nauseating peak. It’s uncomfortable for us, but it’s also uncomfortable for your grass that sits outside all day in the sun without any relief. So to help, there are some things you can do to strengthen your lawn so it can stand up against the sun’s summer rays.

WATER YOUR LAWN

You may be thinking, “I was going to do that anyway,” but you can’t water it the same amount that you do during the winter or as much as you will during the summer. In the summer, you want to water your lawn at least once a week, and water deep enough that water seeps into the roots.

You don’t want to do that during the spring. The spring heat is strong, but it’s not going to evaporate the water and moisture before your grass can get it like the summer heat. You’ll want to water using the following schedule:

  • April: Twice a week - 15 to 20 minutes.
  • May: Two to three times a week - 15 to 25 minutes.
  • June: Two to three times a week - 15 to 25 minutes.
  • July: Two to three times a week - 15 to 25 minutes.
  • August: Two to three times a week - 15 to 25 minutes.

FERTILIZE AND MULCH

When the temperatures change, the fertilizer and mulch that protect and give your lawn nutrients will need to be replenished. They’ve been worn down by the elements of winter and have grown harder and softer as the temperature changed. There’s little chance that your soil retains everything your lawn needs to thrive into the spring after a long winter.

The experts at Pioneer Landscaping Centers have the fertilizer and mulch that can provide your lawn with the nutrients it needs. Mulch doesn’t need to be wholly taken out and replaced. Topsoil can fill in the gaps, while fertilizer should be replaced every month.

WHY DO YOU WANT TO PREP YOUR LAWN FOR SPRING?

Outside of wanting your spring lawn to look good, having a healthy lawn has several benefits. A healthy spring lawn will cool the area around your house. It’s already hot, but this regular upkeep can lessen the impact when you’re on your property.

It’ll also prepare your lawn for the summer. Even if you don’t care for how it looks, having a lawn full of dead grass and dying plants attracts pests, weeds, and disease. You don’t want these things around your home, so it's best to keep it as healthy as can be.

CONTACT PIONEER LANDSCAPING TO PREPARE YOUR SPRING LAWN

The spring is a beloved season for being warm but not as hot as summer, and cool but not as cold as winter. This makes it the perfect time to really update and care for your lawn. It was more difficult before, and it will only become more difficult if you put it off. You’re unsure of what you need to take care of the grass, contact the experts at Pioneer Landscaping Centers. We can help.

Carli Holas