After a long New England winter, your lawn is ready to wake up — and what you do in spring sets the tone for the whole season. Here’s the checklist we work through with our customers every year.
1. Clean up and assess
Rake out leaves, sticks, and matted areas once the lawn is dry enough to walk on. This is the time to spot winter damage: snow mold, plow damage along the driveway, and areas thinned by salt.
2. Get ahead of crabgrass
Crabgrass germinates when soil temperatures reach the mid-50s — typically mid-spring here in Massachusetts. A pre-emergent application before germination is far more effective than fighting crabgrass all summer.
3. Feed for green-up
A balanced spring fertilization supports steady green-up and root growth without forcing excessive top growth. The goal is a lawn that’s building roots for summer, not just color.
4. Start mowing right
Set the mower high — around 3 inches. Taller grass shades out weed seeds and develops deeper roots. Never remove more than a third of the blade in one mowing.
5. Plan for the season
Spring is the right time to get on the schedule for summer grub prevention, mosquito and tick control, and fall aeration. If you’d like a program built around your property, request a free estimate or call 508-238-4455.
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