5 Ways to Transform your Lawn this Spring

As the first signs of life start to emerge after a long winter, your lawn is sure to be in need of a little TLC. But creating a beautifully landscaped lawn takes more than hard work and good luck. You'll need to lay the groundwork now for the lawn to blossom in the summer. Here are five ways to transform your lawn this Spring. 

1. Aeration

Mowing alone will never create an award-winning lawn. To rejuvenate your lawn after winter, try aerating the soil. Aeration is a key part of making a lawn vibrant and healthy as it helps fresh air reach the roots of the grass. Spring is the perfect time of the year to aerate and there are a couple of ways to go about it. A budget-friendly option is to use "aeration shoes" that you slip onto your feet over your regular footwear. Aeration shoes have hollow spikes on the soles that puncture the lawn as you walk. If you want to try deeper aeration, you can hire or buy an aeration machine that will pull plugs of earth out of the lawn. This will give your lawn the best possible start to Spring. If you’re looking for an aerator, you can reserve one online from our rental center.

2. Fertilize after aerating

Aim to fertilizer your lawn with a store-bought fertilizer or compost right after you aerate the soil. This gives the nutrients in the fertilizer chance to reach deep into the soil. This will improve the soil's nitrogen content and provide the right environment for growth. Fertilizing your lawn in Spring will ensure that your grass grows strong and healthy in time for summer. Our fertilizer inventory has grown immensely this year, we have a fertilizer that will work for all lawn types.

3. Trim edges to frame your lawn

Beautiful lawn designs hinge on having very neat, precise border edges. Professional gardeners use edging strips, which are powder-coated steel stripes, hammered into the ground around the edges of the lawn. These strips help the lawn keep its shape and have a dramatic effect on its appearance. Before mowing your lawn, consider laying edging strips and trip the edges with a pair of garden shears. This will help you blend the edges when you mow. We have lawn edging for sale in our garden supply area. Ask a team member about our different options.

4. Use a roller to landscape your lawn

To give your lawn a truly incredible look, consider using a roller, or a ride-on mower with a roller. This will help you landscape your lawn and get it as level as possible. Spring is a great time to roll your lawn, especially if you've properly aerated the soil. While renting equipment may seem cost-effective, a quality roller or mower from an outdoor power equipment store will last for decades if well maintained and may be better value for money in the long term. 

The most effective way to roll a lawn is to direct the roller or mower in parallel strips. This creates a visually pleasing effect and is simple to do. Trickier patterns to master include parallel and perpendicular strips to create a checkered effect or moving diagonally. Whichever pattern you choose, your lawn will look far neater if you roll or mow methodically and you'll find it easier to create a flat, level gradient that will look superb. To rent a roller, please contact our rental center!  

5. Cut at the right height for your grass 

The fifth and final stage of transforming your lawn is to move it at the correct height. Every species of grass is different and should be mowed accordingly. If you cut your lawn on a setting that is too high or too low you may damage your grass and undo your hard work. If you're unsure what type of grass you have, you may be able to ask the staff at your local gardening center for assistance. They will be able to advise you and offer recommendations for the correct height to cut your lawn so that it looks its best. 

Your lawn will look far better if your mower is well-tuned and in good condition. Servicing a mower includes having a specialist tune the engine and see that all parts are in good working order. Blade sharpening is an especially important part of maintenance that will improve the look of the grass. Bring them over to our service center and we’ll get those blades sharp again.

Conclusion

If you're planning to give your lawn a makeover this Spring, hopefully these five simple tips will help. Achieving a stunning lawn requires good preparation and working through tasks in the correct order. Aerating, fertilizing, edging, rolling and mowing your lawn will get it looking fabulous this summer. Visit our lawn and garden center today and we’ll help you get your lawn perfect for this season.