Memorial Day Lawn Preparation

•Apply Weed & Feed to Lawn—Kills the toughest weeds that can overtake your lawn. Provides lawn with consistent, extended feeding with no burn.

•Apply Spring Lawn Fertilizer to Lawn—Maintains a healthy, strong lawn to help fight off summer’s stress.

•Seed Any Thin/Bare Patches on Lawn—Find areas where grass is thin or dead. Rake the area 1 to 2 inches to expose the soil. Then mix in a grass seed starting soil to enhance the native soil by adding nutrients for the newly planted seeds. Be sure to use a grass seed that matches your existing lawn and follow the packaging instructions carefully. For tips on improving spring lawns, check out this article: Spring Lawn Care.

•Evaluate & Improve Soil—To strengthen your plants for the harsh summer weather, make sure to feed and nourish the soil with plant food so they not only survive but thrive.

•Mulch Around Any Flower Beds, Trees, and Shrubs— May is for Mulching, which means now is the time to do so!

•Water, Water, Water—Make sure to water deeply enough to reach the roots. One inch of water per week is an ideal amount, but it is important you don’t soak your lawn. 

•Overall Lawn Improvement—Small improvements can go a long way! Learn quick maintenance tips to improve your overall lawn by reading our article: Lawn Improvement.

•Give Your Patio a Facelift—Get your patio ready for summer entertainment by cleaning and replacing any broken or damaged pavers.