Think Spring

While we continue to pray for more rain that our mother earth very much needs, Northern California folks have been fortunate to experience a mild, pre-spring like kind of winter.  So as we continue to wait for more rain, why not get outside, spend sometime in your garden and get a head start on your spring chores?

To help your home and lawn look its very best in the blooming months that are coming, you may want to make the following spring to-do-list:

Remove Dead Plants and Debris: Even though we haven’t seen too many days of freezing temperatures, it still tends to get very cold and results in fallen leaves cluttering upon brown grass and dead shrubbery. Rake away any debris and dead leaves the winter has collected on your lawn. By doing so, you can open your grass up to soaking in more moisture and sunlight as the air gets more humid and the sun begins to shine for longer hours.

Dethatching: Thatch is the landscaper’s term for the layers of dead grass and thick roots that can accumulate around the bases of the grasses in your lawn. Removing this layer of dead material will help rejuvenate your lawn, allowing fertilizer and water to penetrate to the roots of the grass plants.

Mulch and seed: Due to the the lack of sun and the cold temperatures these last few months, it’s no surprise that your lawn and plants have suffered. Because of this, recommend you apply new layers of mulch to your trees, shrubs, and bushes, as well as fresh grass seed to your lawn, to ensure that your lawn will be vibrant and green by the time the springtime rolls around.

Control those weeds: During the winter months, your lawn will be contaminated with some stray weed seeds. By applying a chemical pre-emergent weed control, your days of digging dandelions and crabgrass out of the lawn are over.

Mow and fertilize: To manage the fresh spring growth and give new grasses time to mature, you should set your mower blades to the highest setting when you are cutting the grass for the first time in the spring. Now is the time to feed the lush growth of spring grasses. You can choose chemical fertilizers or use natural compost to get a lush, green lawn in the spring.

Begin a Watering Schedule: Generally, homeowners tend to avoid and ignore watering their lawn in the winter seasons. However, as the weather heats up again, it is time to begin a regular watering regiment so your plants and lawn may thrive. Keeping in mind water conservation restrictions in your area, we recommend watering at a specific time on specific days. This way your lawn will adapt to the amount of water it is receiving, allowing it to grow more freely and naturally, resulting in a more beautiful front for your home.

If you need a company to manage your spring lawn and landscaping needs, turn to DK Landscaping Inc. We have the experience and knowledge to get your lawn in shape this spring. DK Landscaping serves Petaluma, Cotati, Rohnert Park, West County, Santa Rosa and Windsor areas. Call us today 707.280.3632.