How to Get Your Yard Ready For Spring Time

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By Amy Laine
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Family Cleaning Up the Yard In the Spring

The last frost has hopefully pasted for the year and it is time to get the lawn ready for spring. Groom the lawn before spring brings on new growth and you will have a easier time taking care of the yard all year long.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Unclutter: During winter things tend to get laid where ever to avoid staying out in the cold to long. Put every thing in its place and trash or fix things that need it.
Step 2

Rake: Give your yard a nice facial by raking your yard to get rid of any debris that might be laying around. Make use a soft tip leaf rake to avoid damaging any new growth. While your raking be on the watch out for any pest problems that are beginning to fester. Take care of them now, rather then later.
Step 3

Control thatch by aerating: Lawn aeration involves the removal of small soil plugs or cores out of the lawn. Newly seeded or sodded lawns should not be aerated in the first year. For small yards it is possible to hand aerate but for larger yards it may be more economical to rent a aerator from a garden supply center.
Step 4

Condition the lawn: After aerating consider spreading a thin layer of peat moss over the lawn with a rake to help the lawn retain deceases or any harsh weather throughout the year.
Step 5

Bald spots in the grass: Fix bare spots in the grass before spring starts and the grass will grow more quickly. Take out patches dead patches of grass, sprinkle grass seed on the open soild, add fertilizer, then water. Check back with your bare spots regularly and water them as needed until you see new sprouts.
Step 6

Fertilize: Lawns should be lightly fertilized in moderation early in the spring. Slow release fertilizer for the spring time works best.
Step 7

Re mulch flower beds: Doing this once every couple of springs will help flowers maintain vibrant colors.