How to Prepare Your Lawn for Spring Growth

After a long, cold winter, your lawn needs a boost to wake up strong and healthy. Spring marks the most important season for lawn care—it’s when your grass begins growing actively and sets the stage for how it’ll look the rest of the year.

Whether your yard faced frost damage or simply went dormant, these spring lawn preparation steps will help your turf bounce back greener and thicker than ever.

1. Start with a Lawn Assessment

Before jumping into treatments, take time to inspect your lawn for:

• Thin or bare patches
• Winter weed growth
• Discoloration or fungus damage
• Compacted soil

This helps determine which services your lawn needs most. Anointed Lawn Care’s spring inspections identify these issues early, so every treatment is tailored for optimal growth.

2. Remove Debris and Thatch

Leaves, sticks, and thatch (dead grass buildup) block sunlight and trap moisture, creating the perfect environment for pests and disease.

How to clear it:

• Use a rake or dethatcher to remove surface buildup.
• Collect all debris to allow fresh air circulation.
• Avoid excessive raking if your grass is still fragile from winter dormancy.

Once cleared, your lawn can breathe and absorb nutrients again.

3. Apply Pre-Emergent Weed Control

Spring is the best time to prevent weeds before they appear. Pre-emergent herbicides stop weeds like crabgrass and dandelions from germinating in the soil.

Timing is key—apply before soil temperatures reach about 55°F.

Anointed Lawn Care’s spring pre-emergent program keeps your lawn weed-free from the start, ensuring your grass gets all the nutrients it needs without competition.

4. Feed Your Lawn with Fertilization

After months of dormancy, your grass needs nourishment to rebuild strength. Fertilization delivers essential nutrients like nitrogen for color, phosphorus for root growth, and potassium for resilience.

Pro tip: Use a slow-release fertilizer that provides steady feeding through early summer.

Anointed Lawn Care uses professional-grade fertilizers applied at the correct rates and timing to stimulate deep, healthy growth without burning your grass.

5. Schedule Core Aeration

Winter moisture and foot traffic compact your soil, preventing roots from accessing air and water.

Core aeration removes small plugs of soil to loosen the ground and improve nutrient absorption. It also enhances seed germination if you plan to overseed bare patches.

Spring aeration sets the stage for thick, drought-tolerant turf all season long.

6. Check and Adjust Watering

Spring watering should focus on consistency over quantity. As rainfall increases, deep watering once or twice a week helps promote root depth and avoids over-saturation.

Make sure your irrigation system is functioning properly—broken sprinklers or uneven coverage can cause dry spots.

Anointed Lawn Care’s moisture management treatments ensure your soil retains water efficiently for longer-lasting hydration.

7. Mow Correctly and Consistently

The first mow of spring is crucial. Avoid cutting your grass too short, which can shock the plant and expose roots to sunlight.

Follow the one-third rule: never remove more than one-third of the blade’s height in a single cut. Keep mower blades sharp for clean, healthy cuts that encourage growth.

Regular mowing builds thicker, stronger turf and naturally suppresses weeds.

8. Treat Early for Pests

Spring brings increased pest activity from grubs, chinch bugs, and fire ants. Prevent damage early by applying targeted insect control treatments that eliminate pests while protecting beneficial insects.

Anointed Lawn Care’s perimeter pest control program safeguards both your lawn and your home’s foundation.

9. Repair Bare Patches

If you notice thin or bare spots, fill them in with fresh seed or sod. Combine this with aeration and balanced fertilization for the best results.

Patch repair not only improves curb appeal but also prevents weeds from invading open soil.

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