Prepping Your Yard For Spring

The official first day of spring is only 6 days away and it's time to begin prepping your yard for

flowering plants and summer gardens.

Here are a few ways you can start preparing your yard for Spring and Summer's bounty!

• Apply a pre-emergent in early March to stop those pesky weeds from coming back up
• Rake - remove the dead grass stems that have built up over the winter. They will prevent moisture and sunlight from getting to the healthy grass.
• Sharpen the blade on your mower for a clean cut.
• Overseed patches where the grass is thin due to heavy traffic or poor conditions.
• If you fertilize, only use a light amount in the spring months. If you fertilized in the fall your yard is still getting the benefits from that application.

What tips do you have for starting off the warmer months with a green and healthy lawn?