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Protecting Your Lawn

Simple steps to keep your lawn healthy through every season.

Spring Preparations

Spring Preparations

Rake your lawn and remove thatch to improve air circulation.
Add fertilizer to feed the grass and promote healthy growth.
Aerate your lawn to reduce soil compaction and prepare it for the spring.If needed
Reseed dead spots and water to ensure even growth across the lawn.If needed
First mow of the season when the grass grows to about a height of 3-4 inches.

Summer Maintaining

Summer Maintaining

Water between 6am and 9am to avoid evaporation.
Maintain the grass to a height of 3-4 inches.
Keep mower blades sharp to avoid disease.
Reduce foot traffic to a minimum to keep grass strong and healthy.
If there is a drought, be sure to water daily in the morning (check with your county regarding water usage during droughts).

Fall Preparations

Fall Preparations

Continue mowing until the grass stops growing.
Rake and remove leaves from your lawn to avoid mold and disease.
Aerate the lawn to allow water and nutrients to keep the roots strong for the winter.
Overseed your lawn and water daily to provide a quick germination for new grass growth.If needed
Apply fall fertilizer to strengthen root systems.If needed

Winter Protection

Winter Protection

Minimize foot traffic to maintain the health of your lawn.
Remove any extra debris from your lawn like leaves, furniture, or decorations.
Water, but usually the moisture in the air is enough.If needed
When using ice melt we recommend a pet safe ice melt that is not as harmful to grass as regular ice melt.

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